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December 22, 2023

On this day in history, December 22, 1808, Beethoven's triumphant Fifth Symphony debuts in Vienna

Ludwig Van Beethoven performed Symphony No. 5 for the first time in public in Vienna on this day in history, Dec. 22, 1808. It has become perhaps the world's most famous musical composition.

December 21, 2023

On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash

General George S. Patton was paralyzed in an auto accident in Germany on Dec. 9, 1945, and died in a Heidelberg hospital 12 days later. His death spared conspiracy theories.

December 20, 2023

On this day in history, December 20, 1957, Elvis drafted by US Army while awaiting Christmas at Graceland

Elvis Presley was drafted by the U.S. Army on Dec. 20, 1957, at age 22. He was getting ready to celebrate Christmas at Graceland when he picked up his draft notice in person.

December 19, 2023

On this day in history, December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens publishes 'A Christmas Carol'

Charles Dickens published perhaps his most famous story, "A Christmas Carol," on this day in history, Dec. 19, 1843. It's one of the most familiar holiday tales in the world.

December 18, 2023

Boston Tea Party turns 250 years old with reenactments of the revolutionary protest

Crowds showed up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. (Credit: Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary)

December 18, 2023

On this day in history, December 18, 1787, New Jersey becomes third state to ratify Constitution, joins Union

The U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787 and would become binding when nine states agreed to the terms. New Jersey was the third state to ratify the document on this day in history, Dec. 18, 1787.

December 17, 2023

On this day in history, December 17, 1903, Wright brothers make first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Wilbur and Orville Wright allegedly became the first to successfully fly a powered and controlled airplane on this day in history, Dec. 17, 1903. Here's their remarkable story.

December 16, 2023

On this day in history, December 16, 1773, brazen Boston Tea Party protest escalates American rebellion

The Boston Tea Party, a protest against punitive British taxes that led directly to open hostilities in the American Revolution 16 months later, unfolded on this day in history, Dec. 16, 1773.

December 15, 2023

On this day in history, December 15, 1791, Bill of Rights ratified, codifying unique freedoms in new nation

The Bill of Rights, containing the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, were ratified on this day in history, Dec. 15, 1791 — enumerating rights and protections cherished by Americans.

December 14, 2023

On this day in history, December 14, 1977, 'Saturday Night Fever' debuts, capturing disco era in America

"Saturday Night Fever" — which encapsulated the disco era, made John Travolta a movie star and boasted a best-selling soundtrack — debuted on Dec. 14, 1977.