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December 3, 2023

On this day in history, December 3, 1992, the first text message is sent

The first text message was sent on this day in history, Dec. 3, 1992, in the United Kingdom. Neil Papworth was a 22-year-old engineer at the time tasked with pressing the initial "send."

December 2, 2023

On this day in history, December 2, 1823, President Monroe touts doctrine defending Western Hemisphere

President James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine, a muscular defense of American interests in the Western Hemisphere, on this day in history, Dec. 2, 1823.

December 1, 2023

On this day in history, December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat to a White passenger

Rosa Parks, 42, ignited the Civil Rights Movement and the end of segregation in Alabama when she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus on this day in history, Dec. 1, 1955.

November 30, 2023

On this day in history, November 30, 1874, indomitable British statesman, WWII hero Winston Churchill is born

Winston Churchill was born to a prominent British father and wealthy American mother in Oxfordshire, England, on this day in history, Nov. 30, 1874. He was voted the Greatest Briton in a BBC poll.

November 29, 2023

On this day in history, November 29, 1832, 'Little Women' author Louisa May Alcott is born in Philadelphia

Louisa May Alcott, best known as the author of "Little Women," was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 29, 1832. She served as a Civil War nurse before achieving literary fame.

November 28, 2023

On this day in history, November 28, 1925, Grand Ole Opry debuts on WSM radio in Nashville

The Grand Ole Opry, originally known as the Barn Dance, made its first broadcast on Nov. 28, 1925, at WSM radio in Nashville. It was dubbed the Grand Ole Opry two years later.

November 27, 2023

On this day in history, November 27, 1924, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is held in NYC

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was first held on this day in history, November 27, 1924. The parade featured several floats, but none of the now-iconic balloons.

November 26, 2023

On this day in history, November 26, 1922, Charles M. Schulz, creator of 'Peanuts,' is born in Minnesota

Charles M. Schulz was born in Minnesota on this day in history, Nov. 26, 1922, and would go on to create Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy and the rest of the "Peanuts" gang of cartoon characters.

November 25, 2023

On this day in history, November 25, 1963, John F. Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery

On this day in history, Nov. 25, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, after a somber and nationally televised funeral process.

November 24, 2023

On this day in history, November 24, 1874, the first commercially successful barbed wire is patented

The first commercially successful barbed wire was patented by an American farmer on Nov. 24, 1874. Joseph Farwell Glidden invented the effective product.