December marks the close of the year and the reflection of historical events that shaped our civilizations. It is a month of both celebration and remembrance of the past.
Featured December Events
1941 - Pearl Harbor Attack
The attack on Pearl Harbor leads the United States into World War II, changing the course of history.
1991 - USSR Dissolves
The Soviet Union officially dissolves, marking the end of the Cold War era.
2019 - COVID-19 Outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak is first reported in China, beginning a global pandemic.
Key Historical Events
- 1941 � Attack on Pearl Harbor leads the USA into WWII.
- 1984 � Bhopal gas tragedy in India.
- 1991 � USSR officially dissolves.
- 2012 � 'Gangnam Style' becomes the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views.
- 2019 � COVID-19 outbreak first reported in China.
Famous December Birthdays
- Walt Disney (1901) � Animator and entrepreneur.
- Ludwig van Beethoven (1770) � Composer.
- Jane Austen (1775) � Novelist.
- Taylor Swift (1989) � Singer-songwriter.
- Pope Francis (1936) � Head of the Catholic Church.
Notable December Deaths
- George Washington (1799) � First US President.
- John Lennon (1980) � Musician.
- Sam Cooke (1964) � Singer.
- Paul Walker (2013) � Actor.
- Nelson Mandela (2013) � South African leader.