🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on December 7:

2004 ─ Hamid Karzai was sworn in as Afghanistan's first popularly elected president, which was a historic moment for the country.

1988 ─ A devastating earthquake struck northwestern Armenia and caused widespread destruction and loss of life.

1975 ─ Indonesia invaded East Timor shortly after the nation declared independence, beginning a long period of occupation.

1972 ─ American astronaut Eugene Cernan commanded Apollo 17, the final crewed lunar mission to the moon.

1941 ─ Adolf Hitler issued the Night and Fog Decree, a chilling directive aimed at silencing political dissidents across Nazi-occupied Europe. The decree authorized the secret arrest and disappearance of individuals opposing the regime, spreading fear and tightening Hitler’s grip on power.

1917 ─ The United States declared war on Austria-Hungary, further solidifying its role in World War I.

1787 ─ Delaware became the first state to ratify the US Constitution and set the foundation for the United States government.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On December 7, we’re singing to:

Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley (1545) ─ British lord and consort to Mary, Queen of Scots, whose marriage was fraught with political intrigue.

Noam Chomsky (1928) ─ Renowned linguist and philosopher known as the father of modern linguistics and a prominent political activist.

Ellen Burstyn (1932) ─ Acclaimed actress celebrated for her powerful performances in film, television, and theater.

Nicholas Hoult (1989) ─ British actor recognized for his roles in About a Boy, X-Men, and The Great.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On December 7, we’re saying goodbye to:

Rube Goldberg (1970) ─ Cartoonist famous for his satirical illustrations and complex, humorous invention drawings.

Chuck Yeager (2020) ─ Legendary US pilot and the first person to break the sound barrier, a crucial figure in aviation history.

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