Go Caroling Day
Go Caroling Day, celebrated annually on December 20th, is a festive occasion that invites people to spread holiday cheer through the joyous tradition of singing Christmas carols. This day encourages families, friends, and communities to come together, share in the spirit of the season, and bring smiles to others with their music.
Historical Events
1803 – Louisiana Purchase Completed
France officially transferred the territory of Louisiana to the United States, doubling the size of the U.S. and significantly expanding its resources and influence.
1860 – South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union, a key event leading up to the American Civil War.
1917 – Cheka Established in Soviet Russia
The Cheka, a secret police organization, was founded by Lenin to suppress counter-revolutionaries during the Russian Revolution. It later evolved into the KGB.
1946 – First Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly
The United Nations convened its inaugural meeting in London, signaling a new era of international diplomacy after World War II.
1951 – EBR-I Lights Up
The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I in Idaho became the first nuclear reactor to produce usable electricity, marking a milestone in nuclear power development.
1989 – U.S. Invades Panama
The United States launched Operation Just Cause to depose Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, citing his involvement in drug trafficking.
1995 – NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Bosnia
NATO began its first-ever peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina to enforce the Dayton Accords, ending years of conflict in the region.
1999 – Portugal Transfers Macau to China
Macau, a former Portuguese colony, was handed back to China under the “one country, two systems” framework.
Famous Birthdays
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (1900–1979)
British-American astronomer who determined that stars are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
Harvey Firestone (1868–1938)
American businessman and founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, a pioneer in automotive innovation.
Branch Rickey (1881–1965)
American baseball executive who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers.
David Bohm (1917–1992)
Influential physicist and philosopher known for contributions to quantum mechanics and theoretical physics.
JoJo (Joanna Levesque) (1990–Present)
American singer and actress, known for hits like Leave (Get Out) and Too Little Too Late.
Notable Deaths
Pope John Paul II’s Parents and Grandparents (1928)
Tragic plane crash involving family members of the future pope while on a pilgrimage.
Carl Sagan’s Student Harold Urey (1981)
Harold Urey (Nobel Prize-winner Chemistry Astronomists assistant).
