1522 Suleiman the Magnificent accepts surrender of the surviving Knights of Rhodes, who are allowed to evacuate. They eventually settle in Malta and become known as the Knights of Malta.
1803 French flag lowered in New Orleans to mark the formal transfer of the Louisiana Purchase from France to USA for $27M.
1812 “Grimm’s Fairy Tales” or “Children’s and Household Tales” by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is first published.
1846 William Walsham Howe is ordained a deacon in the Church of England. He will go on to become a notable bishop and hymn writer.
1917 Cheka formed – Soviet state security force and forerunner to the KGB, under Felix Dzerzhinsky after decree by Lenin.
1960 The National Liberation Front, better known as the Viet Cong, is officially formed in South Vietnam.
Today’s Historical Events
Today In Film & Tv
1946 Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” film premieres in New York, directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore.
Today In Music
1823 Play “Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus” by Helmina von Chézy with incidental music by Franz Schubert premieres in Vienna.
Today In Sport
1894 England beat Australia by 10 runs in the 1st six-day Test Cricket, Australia needed 177 to win, all out at 166 on 6th day.
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1957 Elvis Presley receives his draft notice to join the US Army for National Service.
Would You Believe This Fact About Today? Would You Believe?
1820 Missouri imposes a $1 bachelor tax on unmarried men aged between 21 & 50.
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