On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash
On this day in history, December 20, 1957, Elvis drafted by US Army while awaiting Christmas at Graceland
On this day in history, December 18, 1787, New Jersey becomes third state to ratify Constitution, joins Union
On this day in history, December 17, 1903, Wright brothers make first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
On this day in history, December 16, 1773, brazen Boston Tea Party protest escalates American rebellion
On this day in history, December 15, 1791, Bill of Rights ratified, codifying unique freedoms in new nation
On this day in history, December 14, 1977, 'Saturday Night Fever' debuts, capturing disco era in America