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Gunman, 20, kills 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, then takes his own life 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 2012)

2010s


Video: 'LIVE: State police in CT address school shooting'

(Friday, December 14, 2012, approximately 9:35-9:40 a.m. EST; during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting ) — A gunman with a semi-automatic rifle killed 20 first-graders and six adult staff members today at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, then took his own life as police arrived. Continue reading Gunman, 20, kills 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, then takes his own life 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 2012) →

Astronaut Eugene Cernan becomes last person to walk on the moon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1972)

1970s, space exploration


Video: 'Apollo 17: On the Shoulders of Giants (BEST QUALITY)' (final moments on the moon at 20:16)

(Thursday, December 14, 1972, 12:41 a.m. EST) — Apollo 17 astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, 38, climbed into the lunar module Challenger early this morning, following fellow astronaut Harrison Schmitt, to become the last person to have set foot on the moon to date. Continue reading Astronaut Eugene Cernan becomes last person to walk on the moon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1972) →

Union troops suffer major defeat in Battle of Fredericksburg during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 13 1862)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Civil War Combat: Massive Assault at the Battle Of Fredericksburg (S1, E2) | Full Episode' (Dec. 12-13, 1862, at 13:15)

(Saturday, December 13, 1862, 10:00 a.m. local time; during the American Civil War) — Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside suffered one of the most decisive losses for the Union Army during of the American Civil War when he hurled 14 attacks against the Confederate lines today at Marye Heights, above Fredericksburg, Virginia, during the Battle of Fredericksburg, fought in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. Continue reading Union troops suffer major defeat in Battle of Fredericksburg during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 13 1862) →

Music royalty rocks out for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York City 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 2012)

2010s, movies 2010s, Popular Music 2010s, Television 2010s


Video: '12-12-12 The Concert For Sandy Relief Parte 1'

(Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 7:30 p.m.-Thursday, December 13, 1:20 a.m. EST) — 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief, a benefit concert held in response to Hurricane Sandy, which devastated portions of the Northeastern United States, the Caribbean and the Mid-Atlantic in late October 2012, was held tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Continue reading Music royalty rocks out for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York City 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 2012) →

‘Gone Troppo’ studio album by George Harrison peaks at #108 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'George Harrison – Gone Troppo (Album)' (10 tracks)

(Saturday, December 11, 1982) — Gone Troppo, the tenth studio album by English rock musician George Harrison, peaked at #108 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gone Troppo’ studio album by George Harrison peaks at #108 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982) →

Battle of Fredericksburg begins near Fredericksburg, Virginia, during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1862)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Civil War Combat: Massive Assault at the Battle Of Fredericksburg (S1, E2) | Full Episode'

(Thursday, December 11, 1862, 3:00 p.m. local time; during the American Civil War) — The Battle of Fredericksburg, fought in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia, in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, began today between the Union Army of the Potomac commanded by Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Gen. Robert E. Lee. Continue reading Battle of Fredericksburg begins near Fredericksburg, Virginia, during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1862) →

Apollo 17’s lunar module ‘Challenger’ lands on the moon in final manned lunar landing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1972)

1970s, space exploration


Video: 'Apollo 17 landing from PDI to Touchdown' (Challenger lands on the Moon at 14:08)

(Monday, December 11, 1972, 2:54:57 p.m. EST) — Apollo 17’s lunar module landed on the moon today with astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt aboard, becoming the last two men to date to step onto the lunar surface. Continue reading Apollo 17’s lunar module ‘Challenger’ lands on the moon in final manned lunar landing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1972) →

‘Mickey’ by Toni Basil peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, December 11, 1982) — “Mickey” by Toni Basil peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mickey’ by Toni Basil peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982) →

‘Steppin’ Out’ by Joe Jackson peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, December 11, 1982) — “Steppin’ Out” by Joe Jackson peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Steppin’ Out’ by Joe Jackson peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982) →

‘Rock This Town’ by Stray Cats peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, December 11, 1982) — “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks. Continue reading ‘Rock This Town’ by Stray Cats peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982) →