1978: A dark day in San Francisco history unfolded when Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, a trailblazer for gay rights, were fatally shot inside City Hall by former Supervisor Dan White. Milk’s legacy as one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S. remains a beacon for LGBTQ+ rights, while the tragedy underscored the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in America.
1924: The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, originally called the “Christmas Parade,” dazzled New York City with floats, bands, and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. Today, this iconic parade attracts millions of spectators and marks the beginning of the holiday season for many Americans.
1934: In Barrington, Illinois, a violent end came for notorious bank robber Lester Joseph Gillis, better known as George “Baby Face” Nelson. Declared “Public Enemy No. 1” by the FBI, Nelson was killed during a shootout that highlighted the dangerous game of cat and mouse between federal agents and the era’s infamous criminals. His death signaled a turning point in the government’s crackdown on organized crime.
2003: In an unprecedented display of solidarity, President George W. Bush made a surprise visit to Iraq to celebrate Thanksgiving with U.S. troops. Under extreme secrecy, the visit not only boosted morale but also demonstrated the importance of U.S. military operations during a pivotal phase of the Iraq War.
2015: A Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs became the site of a devastating attack that left three dead and nine injured. The tragedy reignited heated debates about gun control and reproductive rights in the United States, highlighting ongoing tensions over deeply divisive social issues. The accused, Robert Dear, remains unfit to stand trial, prolonging the case’s legal resolution.
Today in History: December 5
Today in History: December 5:
On December 5, 1848, President James K. Polk sparked the Gold Rush of ’49 by confirming that gold had been discovered in California.
In 1933, national Prohibition came to an end as the 21st Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, thus repealing the 18th Amendment.
In 1952, the Great Smog of London descended on the British capital; the unusually thick fog, which contained toxic pollutants
Today in History: December 4
Today in History: December 4:
On Dec. 4, 1991, after being abducted and held for nearly seven years as a hostage by Hezbollah militants in Lebanon,Terry Anderson was released from captivity.
In 1783, Gen. George Washington bade farewell to his Continental Army officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York.
In 1969, Fred Hampton and Mark Clark of the Black Panther Party were shot and killed during a raid by Chicago police.
Today in History: December 3
Excerpts:Today in History: December 3:
In 1947, the Tennessee Williams play “A Streetcar Named Desire” opened on Broadway.
In 2015, Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered the armed services to open all military jobs to women.
Today in History: December 2
Today in History: December 2:
In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself emperor of France in a coronation ceremony at Notre Dame de Paris cathedral.
In 2018, Israeli police recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on bribery charges, adding to a growing collection of legal troubles for the longtime leader.
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