The opera Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck is first performed. The opera Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck is a captivating fusion of fairy…
22 December 1971
The international aid organization Doctors Without Borders is founded by Bernard Kouchner and a group of journalists in Paris, France. Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans…
21 December 1937
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world’s first full-length animated feature, premieres at the Carthay Circle Theatre. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is…
20 December 1989
The United States invasion of Panama deposes Manuel Noriega. The United States invasion of Panama, code-named Operation Just Cause, took place in December 1989 and…
19 December 1924
The last Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is sold in London, England. The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, introduced in 1906, is one of the most iconic and influential…
18 December 1833
The national anthem of the Russian Empire, “God Save the Tsar!”, is first performed. “God Save the Tsar!” (????, ???? ?????!) was the national anthem…
17 December 1892
First issue of Vogue is published. Vogue is a globally renowned fashion and lifestyle magazine that has established itself as a leading authority in the…
16 December 1707
Most Recent Eruption of Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji, or Fujisan, is Japan’s tallest and most iconic mountain, standing at an impressive height of 3,776 meters…
15 December 1869
The short-lived Republic of Ezo is proclaimed in the Ezo area of Japan.[9] It is the first attempt to establish a democracy in Japan. The…
14 December 1287
St. Lucia’s flood: The Zuiderzee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses, killing over 50,000 people The St. Lucia’s Flood of 1287 was one of the…