On this day in history

December 21

American

1620The Pilgrims come ashore at Plymouth Rock in a landing traditionally dated to this day, beginning the Plymouth…

The Pilgrims come ashore at Plymouth Rock in a landing traditionally dated to this day, beginning the Plymouth colony.

1988Terrorists bomb Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 aboard and 11 on the ground.

Terrorists bomb Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 aboard and 11 on the ground.

1864Sherman's army reaches the sea at Savannah, completing the March to the Sea that broke the Confederacy's back.

Sherman's army reaches the sea at Savannah, completing the March to the Sea that broke the Confederacy's back.

1937Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premieres, Disney's first feature and a landmark of animation.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premieres, Disney's first feature and a landmark of animation.

1898Marie and Pierre Curie announce the discovery of radium to the French Academy of Sciences.

Marie and Pierre Curie announce the discovery of radium to the French Academy of Sciences.

1968Apollo 8 launches, the first manned spacecraft to leave Earth orbit and circle the Moon.

Apollo 8 launches, the first manned spacecraft to leave Earth orbit and circle the Moon.