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What happened on December 18th?
Donald Trump became the third US president impeached by the House
Matthew Jones
December 18, 2024
2019 Donald Trump Is Impeached by the House of Representatives
On December 18th, 2019, President Donald Trump became the third US president to be impeached by the House of Representatives. The charges against him included abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, stemming from his dealings with Ukraine. The impeachment marked a historic and deeply polarizing moment in American politics, reflecting sharp divisions over his presidency and policies.
The photo shows the United States House of Representatives voting to adopt the articles of impeachment, accusing Donald Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on December 18:
1997 ─ Kim Dae-Jung was elected president of South Korea, marking a significant moment in the country's transition to democracy.
1966 ─ The TV special How the Grinch Stole Christmas! aired for the first time and became a holiday staple.
1912 ─ The discovery of fossil remains of Piltdown man was announced at a meeting of the Geological Society of London.
1892 ─ Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker was first presented at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg.
1865 ─Slavery was abolished in the United States with the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On December 18, we’re singing to:
Steven Spielberg (1946) ─ Renowned film director and producer celebrated for classics like Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park.
Brad Pitt (1963) ─ Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Fight Club, Ocean's Eleven, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Christina Aguilera (1980) ─ Pop icon and Grammy-winning singer famous for hits like "Genie in a Bottle" and "Beautiful."
Billie Eilish (2001) ─ Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for redefining pop music with hits like "Bad Guy" and “Happier Than Ever.”
🪦Who Died Today?
On December 18, we’re saying goodbye to:
Antonio Stradivari (1737) ─ Legendary Italian violin maker whose instruments are regarded as the finest ever created.
Sir John William Alcock (1919) ─ British aviator celebrated for making the first non-stop transatlantic flight in 1919.
Václav Havel (2011) ─ Dissident playwright and first president of the Czech Republic, crucial in the country’s transition to democracy.
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