On this day in history
December 12
American
1870Joseph Rainey of South Carolina is seated as the first Black member of the United States House of Representati…
Joseph Rainey of South Carolina is seated as the first Black member of the United States House of Representatives.
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2000The Supreme Court decides Bush versus Gore, handing George W Bush the presidency.
The Supreme Court decides Bush versus Gore, handing George W Bush the presidency.
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1787Pennsylvania becomes the second state to ratify the Constitution.
Pennsylvania becomes the second state to ratify the Constitution.
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World
1098Crusaders capture Maarat al Numan in Syria and, starving, reportedly resort to cannibalism.
Crusaders capture Maarat al Numan in Syria and, starving, reportedly resort to cannibalism.
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2015Nearly 200 nations adopt the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Nearly 200 nations adopt the Paris Agreement on climate change.
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1963Kenya gains independence from Britain under Jomo Kenyatta.
Kenya gains independence from Britain under Jomo Kenyatta.
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