Art
Charlie Chaplin’s First Movie
On February 2, 1914, Chaplin made his film debut in a short movie called Making a Living.
Ellington’s Carnegie Hall Debut
On January 23, 1943, Duke Ellington made his first of many performances at Carnegie Hall.
Death of Hollywood Icon Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was born on May 4, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium.
Birth of Renowned Writer Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Birth of Jack London
Acclaimed writer Jack London was born on January 12, 1876, in San Francisco, California.
First Printing of “A Visit from St. Nicholas”
“A Visit from St. Nicholas” was first printed anonymously on December 23, 1823.
Snow White Premieres
On December 21, 1937, Walt Disney released Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world’s first full-length animated feature film.
Premiere of The Nutcracker Ballet
On December 18, 1892, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Despite initial poor reviews, today it’s a holiday staple for millions.
Birth of Acclaimed Writer Mark Twain
On November 30, 1835, Samuel Clemens (known by his pen name, Mark Twain) was born in Florida, Missouri.