1982: The First Permanent Artificial Heart Implant
On December 2, 1982, a groundbreaking moment in medical history unfolded as doctors at the University of Utah Medical Center successfully implanted the first permanent artificial heart. Retired dentist Dr. Barney Clark received the device, which enabled him to live for 112 days. This operation marked a pivotal step forward in cardiac care, sparking decades of innovation in artificial heart technology, which continues to save lives today.
1804: Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor
In a dramatic display of authority, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France on this day in 1804 at the Notre Dame de Paris cathedral. The act symbolized Napoleon’s rejection of papal authority over European monarchs. His coronation marked the rise of a leader who would dominate European politics and reshape the continent’s geopolitical landscape.
1942: First Nuclear Chain Reaction Achieved
On December 2, 1942, scientists at the University of Chicago achieved the first artificial, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. Led by physicist Enrico Fermi, the experiment took place beneath the stands of Stagg Field as part of the Manhattan Project. This achievement laid the foundation for nuclear energy and weaponry, influencing global energy policies and military strategies.
1954: Senate Condemns Senator Joseph McCarthy
The U.S. Senate passed a historic resolution on this date in 1954, formally condemning Senator Joseph R. McCarthy for his unethical behavior. By a vote of 67-22, the Senate declared that McCarthy’s actions had dishonored the institution. This marked the beginning of the end of McCarthyism, a period of intense anti-communist scrutiny that reshaped American politics and civil liberties.
2018: Israeli Prime Minister Faces Bribery Allegations
On December 2, 2018, Israeli police recommended bribery charges against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding significant pressure to his leadership amid multiple investigations. This event highlighted growing concerns about corruption in Israel’s government and underscored the challenges of maintaining public trust in political leaders.
Looking Back At January 8
Looking Back At January 8
President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an “unconditional war on poverty in America.”
President George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address
Black men in the District of Columbia were given the right to vote
Bolsonaro supporters stormed Brazil’s Congress
Looking Back At January 7
Looking Back At January 7
Galileo discovers 4 moons orbiting Jupiter
Marian Anderson becomes first Black American to sing at the Met
Vietnamese forces overthrow the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia
Islamist terrorists kill 12 employees of Charlie Hebdo
Looking Back At January 6
Looking Back At January 6
President Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined a goal of “Four Freedoms” for the world
Donald Trump incited a violent insurrection in which his supporters attacked Capitol Police
Looking Back At January 5
Excerpt: Looking Back At January 5
“Eisenhower proposed that the US would assist other countries in their resistence to Communist Aggression. Today, leaders from Eisenhower’s own political party support Russian aggression.”
Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge
Discovery of X-rays was reported
Nellie Tayloe Ross took office as America’s first female governor
The Eisenhower Doctrine was proposed
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