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1. Boston Tea Party (1773)On December 16, 1773, American colonists protested against British taxation by dumping 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. This event, known as the Boston Tea […]

1. December 15, 1791 – The Bill of Rights is Ratified in the United StatesOn December 15, 1791, the United States ratified the first ten amendments to the Constitution, collectively […]

1. 1799 – Death of George WashingtonOn December 14, 1799, George Washington, the first President of the United States and a pivotal figure in American history, passed away at his […]

1. The Fall of Constantinople (1204)On December 13, 1204, during the Fourth Crusade, Crusader forces captured and sacked Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. This event marked a significant […]

1. 1911 – Discovery of Machu PicchuOn December 12, 1911, American explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu in Peru. This archaeological site, located high in […]

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 […]