Government
Death of Lakota Leader Sitting Bull
On December 15, 1890, Indian agency police on the Standing Rock Reservation killed Sitting Bull.
Alabama Becomes 22nd State
On December 14, 1819, Alabama was admitted to the Union as the 22nd state.
Pennsylvania Becomes 2nd State
On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania was the second state to ratify the Constitution and be admitted to the Union.
Founding of UNICEF
On December 11, 1946, the United Nations created UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund).
Delaware Becomes America’s First State
On December 7, 1787, Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, making it America’s first state.
Happy Birthday Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren was born on December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York. He was the first President born an American citizen (all of his predecessors were born before the American Revolution).
War Savings Stamps Issued to Fund WWI
On December 1, 1917, first War Savings Stamp, WS1, was issued. The money earned from their sales helped fund World War I.
Oklahoma Becomes 46th State
On November 16, 1907, Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory were merged to create the state of Oklahoma.
Continental Congress Approve Articles of Confederation
On November 15, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation after 16 months of debate.