26 December 1898 December 25, 2013 Author: Staff Marie and Pierre Curie announce they have isolated of radium. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it." Thomas Jefferson — Click here for more from Thomas Jefferson Related posts: 24 December 1974 26 December 1972 26 December 1996 16 December 1972 Categories: History Tags: 1898, 26 December