- 1793] Stop the presses: 'The American Minerva' becomes New York's first daily newspaper. It's founded by Noah Webster who gives us our first dictionary...
- 1907] Sealing the deal: Christmas Seals go on sale for the first time...
- 1940] The first FM radio timebuy: The Longines Watch Company signs the first FM radio advertising contract with experimental W2XOR in New York City...
- 1958] Birchers rejoice: The 'John Birch Society' is formed in Indianapolis (IN) by Robert H.W. Welch Jr. and 11 others, as an anti-communist society...
- 1967] Wedding Bells: Lyndon Johnson's daughter Lynda (Bird) marries Marine, Charles Robb in the White House. Robb will become Governor of Virginia. They celebrate their 41st anniversary today...
- 1975] Drop Dead New York: President Gerald Ford signs a $2.3 billion seasonal loan authorization to prevent New York City from defaulting despite his "Drop Dead" message to New York...
- 1977] Face-off: The Lakers Kermit Washington punches Rudy Tomjanovich in the face during a game. Tomjanovich would need facial reconstruction and collects $2 million from the Lakers in a settlement. Washington is fined $10,000 and suspended for 60 days...
- 1979] 'Happy Trails': Religious broadcaster Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen dies from natural causes at 84...1981] Orioles lead singer Sonny Til dies from a heart attack at 51...
- 1990] Vote for me: Lech Walesa wins Poland's 1st direct presidential election in the country's history...
- 1992] Royal separation: Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana announce their separation...For more on December 9th: C L I C K:
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