Birth of Lady Bird Johnson
First Lady Lady Bird Johnson was born on December 22, 1912, in Karnack, Texas.
American History
Flying Tigers First Combat
On December 20, 1941, the Flying Tigers engaged in their first battle.
First National Thanksgiving
On December 18, 1777, the United States celebrated its first national Thanksgiving. The celebration was in reaction to the recent victory at the Battle of Saratoga.
Birth of Arthur Fiedler
Famed American conductor Arthur Fiedler was born on December 17, 1894, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Happy Birthday to Margaret Mead
Anthropologist Margaret Mead was born on December 16, 1901, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Bill of Rights Becomes Law
On December 15, 1791, Virginia became the 11th state to ratify the Bill of Rights, earning the three-fourths majority needed to add the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
Birth of Margaret C. Smith
Margaret Madeline Chase Smith was born on December 14, 1897, in Skowhegan, Maine.
Happy Birthday Alvin York
World War I hero Alvin Cullum York was born on December 13, 1887, in Pall Mall, Tennessee.
Birth of John Jay
Founding Father John Jay was born on December 12, 1745, in New York City, Province of New York.