On This Day
On this day: December 30
On this day, December 30, throughout history, many significant events have taken place that have shaped the world we live in today. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable events that have occurred on this day in history. The Year 1066: The Coronation of William the Conqueror One of the most famous…
On this day: December 29
December 29, 1170: Thomas Becket Murdered On this day in 1170, Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in England. Becket had been a close friend of King Henry II, but the two had a falling out over the power of the church. This led to Becket’s excommunication and eventual assassination by four knights…
On this day: December 28
The Battle of the Bulge Begins (1944) On December 16, 1944, the Germans launched a surprise attack on Allied forces in the Ardennes region of Belgium in what would become known as the Battle of the Bulge. The goal of the offensive was to split the Allied forces and cut off their supply lines, but…
On this day: December 27
December 27 is a day that has seen many significant events throughout history. From political milestones to cultural achievements, this date has been marked by a variety of noteworthy occurrences. Let’s take a look at some of the most important events that have taken place on December 27 over the years. 1862: The Battle of…
On this day: December 26
The Birth of Mao Zedong (1893) On December 26, 1893, Mao Zedong, the Chinese revolutionary leader who would go on to become the founding father of the People’s Republic of China, was born in Shaoshan, Hunan Province. Mao’s leadership of the Communist Party of China and his role in the Chinese Civil War and the…
On this day: December 25
December 25 is a significant day in history for a variety of reasons. From religious celebrations to cultural traditions, this date has been marked by numerous events throughout the centuries. Christmas Day One of the most well-known events associated with December 25 is Christmas Day. This holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, an event…
On this day: December 24
December 24 is a day that has seen many significant events throughout history. From political milestones to cultural celebrations, this day has played a role in shaping the world we live in today. Let’s take a look at some of the key moments that have occurred on December 24 throughout history. 1777: The United States…
On this day: December 23
1776 – George Washington Crosses the Delaware River On December 23, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington led his troops across the icy Delaware River in a surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. This daring move turned the tide of the war and boosted morale for the American forces….
On this day: December 22
December 22 has been an eventful day throughout history, with several significant events taking place on this date. Let’s take a look at some of the notable events that have occurred on December 22 over the years. 1944: World War II On December 22, 1944, during World War II, the Battle of the Bulge began…
On this day: December 21
The Winter Solstice December 21 marks the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This astronomical event has been celebrated by various cultures throughout history as a time of rebirth and renewal. In ancient times, the winter solstice was seen as a turning point, as the days…