Ugly Sweater Day
National Ugly Sweater Day is celebrated on the third Friday of December each year, making it a festive and fun tradition during the holiday season. In 2024, it falls on December 20. This quirky holiday is a lighthearted way to embrace holiday cheer by donning the tackiest, most over-the-top sweaters you can find.
December 15 has seen numerous significant events throughout history across various fields
Historical Events:
1791 – Bill of Rights Ratified:
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified. These amendments guarantee fundamental freedoms such as speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial.
1891 – Basketball Invented:
Dr. James Naismith introduced the game of basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts, as an indoor activity for students during winter.
1939 – Premiere of Gone with the Wind:
The classic film based on Margaret Mitchell’s novel premiered in Atlanta, Georgia, becoming one of the most iconic movies in Hollywood history.
1941 – Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Commissioned:
The U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Hornet, which later played a critical role in the Doolittle Raid during World War II.
1961 – Adolf Eichmann Sentenced to Death:
A Jerusalem court sentenced the Nazi officer Adolf Eichmann, a key figure in orchestrating the Holocaust, to death for his crimes against humanity.
1970 – Soviet Spacecraft Venera 7 Lands on Venus:
Venera 7 became the first spacecraft to successfully transmit data from the surface of Venus, marking a milestone in space exploration.
Birthdays:
Gustave Eiffel (1832–1923):
French engineer and architect known for designing the Eiffel Tower and contributions to the Statue of Liberty.
Paul Getty (1892–1976):
American industrialist and founder of the Getty Oil Company, one of the world’s richest individuals of his time.
Deaths:
Walt Disney (1966) – The legendary creator of Mickey Mouse and a pioneer in animation and theme parks, Disney’s death marked the end of an era in family entertainment.
Johannes Vermeer (1675) – The Dutch painter famous for works like Girl with a Pearl Earring, he was a master of light and realism.
Christopher Hitchens (2011) – A renowned journalist, author, and critic known for his provocative writing and debates on religion and politics.
Bob Feller (2010) – A Hall of Fame baseball player who spent most of his career with the Cleveland Indians.
Glenn Miller (1944) – A bandleader and trombonist who played a major role in swing music, tragically lost in a plane disappearance during WWII.
