What happened on December 12th?

Paris united the world in the fight against climate change

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Matthew Jones
December 12, 2024

2015 UN Conference in Paris Reaches a Landmark Climate Change Agreement

On December 12th, 2015, members at a UN Conference in Paris reached a landmark climate change agreement. This historic accord united nations worldwide in a commitment to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement, which fostered global cooperation to combat the climate crisis, emphasized the importance of transitioning to renewable energy and supported climate resilience in developing nations.

The photo shows Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris.

🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on December 12:

2009 ─ Annise Parker’s victory made Houston the largest city in the United States to elect an openly gay mayor, a milestone in LGBTQ+ representation.

2000 ─ The US Supreme Court effectively awarded the presidency to George W. Bush, by halting the Florida recount, in a controversial decision.

1977 ─ The music drama Saturday Night Fever had its world premiere and sparked a disco phenomenon catapulting John Travolta to stardom.

1964 ─ Kenya became a republic on the first anniversary of its independence from Britain, solidifying its autonomy and leadership under Jomo Kenyatta.

1846 ─ New Granada (now Colombia and Panama) signed the Bidlack Treaty with the United States, establishing transit rights across the Isthmus of Panama.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On December 12, we’re singing to:

Gustave Flaubert (1821) ─ French author best known for his novel Madame Bovary, which is considered a masterpiece of literary realism.

Frank Sinatra (1915) ─ Frank Sinatra, a legendary American singer and actor whose iconic voice and career left an indelible mark on music and film.

Bob Barker (1923) ─ Beloved American game show host who entertained millions with his long-running tenure on The Price Is Right.

Jennifer Connelly (1970) ─ Acclaimed American actress known for her versatile performances in films such as A Beautiful Mind and Requiem for a Dream.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On December 12, we’re saying goodbye to:

Alexander Selkirk (1721) ─ Scottish sailor whose real-life experiences as a castaway inspired the novel Robinson Crusoe.

Robert Browning (1889) ─ Renowned British poet whose dramatic monologues and contributions to Victorian poetry remain influential.

Milutin Milankovitch (1958) ─ Serbian mathematician and geophysicist celebrated for his groundbreaking work on climate change and celestial mechanics, known as Milankovitch cycles.

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