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Tuesday, 15 December 2026

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★ Born on this day 3 entries

1861
Charles Edgar Duryea, with his brother, invented first auto to be built and operated in US.
US Science & Technology 165 yrs ago
1933
Tim Conway, comedian, actor, "Scuse Me!"
US Arts & Culture 93 yrs ago
1935
Helen Slater, actress.
US Arts & Culture 91 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1791
Bill of Rights is ratified when Virginia gives its approval.
US Politics & Government 235 yrs ago
1877
Patent granted to Mr. Edison for the phonograph.
US Science & Technology 149 yrs ago
1939
World Premiere of "Gone With The Wind" in Atlanta, GA.
US Media & Broadcasting 87 yrs ago
1952
Christine Jorgensen, becomes first person in history to have a sex change operation.
US Arts & Culture 74 yrs ago
1965
First rendevous in space: Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 link up.
US Space & Astronomy 61 yrs ago