6 December 1884 December 5, 2014 Author: Staff The Washington Monument in Washington, DC, is finished. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Not to know at large of things remote From use, obscure and subtle, but to know That which before us lies in daily life, Is the prime wisdom." John Milton — Click here for more from John Milton Related posts: 29 December 1170 6 December 2008 6 December 1907 6 December 1921 16 December 1972 Categories: History Tags: 1884, 6 December