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LIFESTYLE December 13, 2023

On this day in history, December 13, 1989, pop star Taylor Swift is born in Pennsylvania

Taylor Swift, who soared to the top of the global music scene as a teen, was born on Dec. 13, 1989, in West Reading, Pennsylvania. She's enjoyed incredible commercial and critical success.

LIFESTYLE December 12, 2023

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio transmission on Dec. 12, 1901, ushering in an era of communications. His invention helped save 700 Titanic passengers.

This Day in History December 11, 2023

On this day in history, December 11, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts become last humans to walk on the moon

On Dec. 11, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt became the last humans to walk on the moon as of now, as the final flight of the program concluded.

This Day in History December 10, 2023

On this day in history, December 10, 1869, Wyoming is first territory to grant women the right to vote

Wyoming territory legislators passed and signed a bill into law allowing women the right to vote on this day in history, Dec. 10, 1869. Wyoming led the nation in doing so.

LIFESTYLE December 9, 2023

On this day in history, December 9, 1965, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' debuts to popular acclaim

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" first aired on this day in history, Dec. 9, 1965, and was an instant success, despite concerns from network executives over a scene that quoted the New Testament.

LIFESTYLE December 8, 2023

On this day in history, December 8, 1980, Beatles founder and music icon John Lennon murdered in NYC

John Lennon, a beloved member of The Beatles, was killed in New York City on this day in history, Dec. 8, 1980. The location of his death is a global pilgrimage site to this day.

LIFESTYLE December 7, 2023

On this day in history, December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor attack kills 2,403 Americans, launches US into WWII

Japan launched a shocking surprise attack on the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor on this day in history, Dec. 7, 1941. It thrust the United States into World War II and changed history in an instant.

LIFESTYLE December 6, 2023

On this day in history, December 6, 1884, Washington Monument completed 39 years after construction began

The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to George Washington, was completed on Dec. 6, 1884, after nearly four decades of construction.

LIFESTYLE December 5, 2023

On this day in history, December 5, 1848, President Polk ignites California Gold Rush with address to Congress

President James K. Polk ignited the California Gold Rush when he confirmed the discovery of the precious metal in his State of the Union address on this day in history, Dec. 5, 1848.

LIFESTYLE December 4, 2023

On this day in history, December 4, 1783, Washington bids farewell to his troops at Fraunces Tavern in NYC

General George Washington gave a final goodbye to his soldiers at the close of the Revolutionary War on this day in history, Dec. 4, 1783, at the historic Lower Manhattan tavern.

This Day in History 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."