The Flight of the Wright Flyer
On December 17th 1903, Orville Wright made the first powered flight in a heavier-than-air vehicle, the Wright Flyer. This was achi…
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National Maple Syrup Day
Today, December 17th, is National Maple Syrup Day. So much of what at first glance appears to be maple syrup is actually maple FLA…
The Boston Tea Party
On December 16th 1773 a political protest by the Sons of Liberty originally called "the Destruction of the Tea in Boston" and late…
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
Today, December 16th, is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. You can cover anything with chocolate, although you should first…
Okay, How Do I Pick Tags?
Okay, I'm really struggling with tags here. Once again, I got the comment on review for my blog, Spend a Day Out at Crich Tramway …
The Death of Walt Disney
On December 15th 1966 Walter Elias "Walt" Disney died. Walt Disney is best known for the media company he co-founded with his brot…
National Cupcake Day
Today, December 14th, is National Cupcake Day. Cupcakes are small, individual cakes, that are often cooked in a thin paper or alum…
The Discovery of Agatha Christie
On December 14th 1926 British crime fiction writer Agatha Christie was discovered at the Swan Hydropathic Hotel in Harrogate, regi…
National Bouillabaisse Day
Today, December 14th, is National Bouillabaisse Day. This is a fish stew that originates from the French city of Marseille in the …
Al Gore Concedes the US Election
On December 13th 2000 Democratic candidate and Vice President conceded the US presidential election to Republican candidate and Go…
