Month: December 2025

1. 1792 – The First Winter Ascent of Mont BlancOn December 11, 1792, the first recorded winter ascent of Mont Blanc took place. Mont Blanc, located in the Alps on […]

1. December 10, 1799 – Death of George WashingtonOn December 10, 1799, George Washington, the first President of the United States, passed away at his Mount Vernon estate. He was […]

1. December 9, 1941 – Japanese Forces Invade Hong KongOn December 9, 1941, during World War II, Japanese troops launched a full-scale invasion of Hong Kong, a British colony at […]

1. December 8, 1941 – United States Enters World War II On December 8, 1941, the United States formally entered World War II following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor […]

1. Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941)On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This event marked […]

1. December 6, 1923 – U.S. President Calvin Coolidge Delivers First Radio BroadcastOn this day, President Calvin Coolidge became the first U.S. president to deliver a radio broadcast from the […]

1. December 5, 1492 – Christopher Columbus Lands in HispaniolaOn this day, Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Hispaniola, which is now divided into Haiti and the Dominican Republic. […]

1. 771 – Charlemagne becomes King of the FranksOn December 4, 771, Charlemagne became the sole king of the Franks after the death of his brother Carloman I. This event […]

1. December 3, 1818 – Illinois Becomes the 21st U.S. StateOn December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted to the Union as the 21st state of the United States. This marked […]

1. December 2, 1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself Emperor of the French On December 2, 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of the French in a lavish ceremony at […]