Historical Events
1941 – Attack on Pearl Harbor; U.S. enters WWII.
Source: History.com
1787 – Delaware becomes the first U.S. state to ratify the Constitution.
Source: History.com
1805 – Lewis and Clark begin building Fort Clatsop.
Source: History.com
Notable Birthdays
Larry Bird (b. 1956) – NBA legend.
Source: History.com
Ellen Burstyn (b. 1932) – American actress.
Source: History.com
Noam Chomsky (b. 1928) – Linguist, philosopher, writer.
Source: Britannica
Observances & Facts
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Source: U.S. Government