Historical Events
- 1898 – Marie Curie and Pierre Curie discover the radioactive element radium. Encyclopedia Britannica
- 1913 – The first newspaper crossword puzzle is published in the New York World. Wikipedia
- 1988 – Pan Am Flight 103 is destroyed by a terrorist bomb over Lockerbie, Scotland — one of the deadliest aviation terror attacks on British soil. Wikipedia
Notable Birthdays
- Jane Fonda (b. 1937) — American actress and activist. Encyclopedia Britannica
- Frank Zappa (b. 1940, died 1993) — American musician, composer. Encyclopedia Britannica
- Ray Romano (b. 1957) — American actor and comedian. Encyclopedia Britannica
Observances & Facts
- Winter Solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere) — the shortest day of the year, marking transition toward longer days. Wikipedia