The Scoop on December 7th
December 7th is a day that will be remembered for many different reasons. In my opinion to most people, Pearl Harbor day I think is the biggest deal and what stands out in our memories the most. Another big deal, and the motivation behind this blog entry, is that today is not only my birthday but also my boss’s. To expand your knowledge on December 7th history and facts, check out the list I put together below. You'll learn a little bit of everything, including what the #1 hit song was on the charts when both my boss and I were born.
1787 – Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution.
1808 – James Madison was elected US President; George Clinton was elected as his Vice-President
1917 – The U.S. declared war on Austria-Hungary in World War I.
1931 – The last Ford Model A was produced and production was discontinued.
1937 – The Boston Red Sox acquired the contract of 19 year-old, left fielder, Ted Williams.
1941 – On the morning of, America’s naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was attacked by Japanese troops. Since 1994, December 7th officially became National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, a day to remember and honor all those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
1948 – A weather record was set in Canada for a chilly 87 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit).
1972 – Apollo 17, the last Apollo moon mission was launched from launch pad 39-A at the Kennedy Space Center.
1982 – The #1 song on this day was Physical, by Olivia Newton-John.
1987 – The #1 song on this day was Walk Like an Egyptian, by The Bangles.
1995 – The NBA settles strike with referees, who return to work within a week.
2001 – Afghanistan Teleban Regime Surrenders, giving up it’s stronghold in Kandahar.
2004 - Hamid Karzai was sworn in as Afghanistan's first popularly elected president.
