Cookie Cutter Day
Cookie Cutter Day is celebrated on December 1st each year in the United States. This whimsical holiday recognizes the joy of baking and decorating cookies, particularly with the use of cookie cutters. Cookie cutters make the process of baking and decorating cookies fun and creative. They come in various shapes and sizes, allowing bakers to craft everything from classic holiday themes to more whimsical designs.
Peppermint Bark Day
Peppermint Bark Day is celebrated on December 1st each year, marking a delightful occasion to enjoy this festive treat. Peppermint bark is a popular holiday confection made mainly of two layers of chocolate (typically dark and white) and topped with crushed peppermint candies. Celebrating Peppermint Bark Day is a wonderful way to indulge in the holiday spirit!
Here are some notable events that occurred on December 1st throughout history:
Notable Events on December 1st
1803: The U.S. formally took possession of the Louisiana Territory from France. This occurred after the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, which significantly expanded the territory of the United States.
1824: The first national political convention was held in the United States by the Democratic-Republican Party in Baltimore, Maryland, marking a significant moment in U.S. political history.
1847: The first anesthesia was used in surgery. Dr. Crawford Long operated on a patient using ether as an anesthetic during a procedure to remove a tumor from the patient’s neck.
1913: The Ford Motor Company, founded by Henry Ford, opened the world’s first moving assembly line, revolutionizing mass production and manufacturing processes.
1955: Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, an act of civil disobedience that sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the American Civil Rights Movement.
1965: The first public demonstration of the new home video technology was held, showcasing the potential for video tape recorders and altering the landscape of home entertainment.
1981: The first cases of AIDS were officially reported to the wider public, raising awareness of the disease that would become a global health crisis.
1990: The first episode of the animated TV series “The Simpsons” aired as a half-hour show on Fox, marking a significant moment in television history and popular culture.
Birthdays
1906: J. Paul Getty, an American oil magnate and philanthropist, known for being one of the richest men in modern history.
1940: Lou Ferrigno, an American actor and bodybuilder best known for his role as the Hulk in the TV series “The Incredible Hulk.”
1969: Bette Midler, an American singer, actress, and comedian, known for her music career and roles in films such as “Beaches” and “The Rose.”
1972: Kurt Russell, an American actor known for films like “Escape from New York” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”
Deaths
1835: William Henry Harrison, an American military officer and politician, died at the age of 68. He later became the 9th President of the United States but served only 32 days before his death.
1949: Bandleader and music composer Glen Gray, known for his work with the Casa Loma Orchestra, passed away.
1973: Nellie Bly, the pioneering American journalist and record-breaking adventurer, known for her investigative reporting and her attempt to circle the globe in 72 days, died at the age of 64.
1981: Marlon Brando, the iconic American actor known for his roles in films like “The Godfather” and “A Streetcar Named Desire,” passed away from respiratory failure at the age of 80.
1995: Carl Sagan, the renowned American astronomer, astrophysicist, and science communicator, died at the age of 62. He was known for his work in popularizing science and exploring the possibilities of extraterrestrial life.
2001: George Harrison, the legendary musician from The Beatles, passed away at the age of 58 after a battle with cancer. He was celebrated for his significant contributions to music both within and outside of The Beatles.
2020: Kirk Douglas, the legendary Hollywood actor known for his film roles in “Spartacus” and “Paths of Glory,” died at the age of 103. He was known for his strong performances and his contributions to the film industry.
