December 1st
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
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What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1942 Great Britain Care from the cradle to the grave.
December 1st, 1942 : The British Coalition Government accepts The Beveridge report which propose a series of changes designed to provide plans for a welfare state offering care to all from the cradle to the grave.
December 1st, 1942 : The British Coalition Government accepts The Beveridge report which propose a series of changes designed to provide plans for a welfare state offering care to all from the cradle to the grave.
1955 U.S.A. Rosa Parks
December 1st, 1955 : Rosa Parks sets off a bus boycott in Montgomery, Georgia when she refuses to give up her seat in the “colored” section of a bus. Led by Martin Luther King, Jr., the boycott lasted for over a year and resulted in the desegregation of the busses. This is often thought of as the event that started the Civil Rights Movement nationwide
December 1st, 1955 : Rosa Parks sets off a bus boycott in Montgomery, Georgia when she refuses to give up her seat in the “colored” section of a bus. Led by Martin Luther King, Jr., the boycott lasted for over a year and resulted in the desegregation of the busses. This is often thought of as the event that started the Civil Rights Movement nationwide
1901 Afghanistan Claims By England and Russia
December 1st, 1901 : Both England and Russia have laid claim to parts of Afghanistan and have been in constant conflict over it. However, a new ruler in Afghanistan may bring stability to the region. Unlike his unpopular father who created hardships for his people, his son, the new leader, planned to pay the military more and to reduce taxes.
December 1st, 1901 : Both England and Russia have laid claim to parts of Afghanistan and have been in constant conflict over it. However, a new ruler in Afghanistan may bring stability to the region. Unlike his unpopular father who created hardships for his people, his son, the new leader, planned to pay the military more and to reduce taxes.
1913 U.S.A. Ford Introduces Assembly Line
December 1st, 1913 : The Ford Motor Company introduced the continuous moving assembly line which could produce a complete car every two-and-a-half minutes. This change is one of the most significant changes in Car production and allowed Ford to sell cars cheaper than any other manufacturer which forced the others to also move to automated production lines.
December 1st, 1913 : The Ford Motor Company introduced the continuous moving assembly line which could produce a complete car every two-and-a-half minutes. This change is one of the most significant changes in Car production and allowed Ford to sell cars cheaper than any other manufacturer which forced the others to also move to automated production lines.
1919 Great Britain Lady Astor
December 1st, 1919 : Lady Astor an American by birth is sworn in as the first female member of the British Parliament. A little known fact is that the first woman elected to the British Parliament was Constance Markiewicz, but she did not take up her seat because of her Irish nationalist views.
December 1st, 1919 : Lady Astor an American by birth is sworn in as the first female member of the British Parliament. A little known fact is that the first woman elected to the British Parliament was Constance Markiewicz, but she did not take up her seat because of her Irish nationalist views.
1924 U.S.A. Nationwide Farm Census
December 1st, 1924 : A nationwide farm census was underway from December 1, 1924 until January 31, 1935. More than 6 million farms were to be covered by an army of 10,000 -20,000 enumerators. Farmers filled out surveys to prepare them for the census.
December 1st, 1924 : A nationwide farm census was underway from December 1, 1924 until January 31, 1935. More than 6 million farms were to be covered by an army of 10,000 -20,000 enumerators. Farmers filled out surveys to prepare them for the census.
1932 Canada Sewer and Gas Pipes Blasts in City
December 1st, 1932 : In Northern Montréal, residents were panicked in the night when blasts from sewer and gas pipes occurred over a six square mile radius. Manhole covers blasted into the air and a three story building was reduced to rubble. A mile away a gas station blew up. Most victims were relatively unharmed and the cause of the explosion was not determined.
December 1st, 1932 : In Northern Montréal, residents were panicked in the night when blasts from sewer and gas pipes occurred over a six square mile radius. Manhole covers blasted into the air and a three story building was reduced to rubble. A mile away a gas station blew up. Most victims were relatively unharmed and the cause of the explosion was not determined.
1934 Soviet Union Stalin Purge
December 1st, 1934 : Josef Stalin begins a purge of real and perceived enemies and the head of the Communist Party in Leningrad, Sergei M. Kirov, is one of those assassinated
December 1st, 1934 : Josef Stalin begins a purge of real and perceived enemies and the head of the Communist Party in Leningrad, Sergei M. Kirov, is one of those assassinated
1942 World War II Gas Rationing
December 1st, 1942 : Nationwide gasoline rationing goes into effect with most drivers receiving coupons for 3 gallons per week generally supported by the population, although there was some black market activity.
December 1st, 1942 : Nationwide gasoline rationing goes into effect with most drivers receiving coupons for 3 gallons per week generally supported by the population, although there was some black market activity.
1943 Iran Winston Churchill, President Franklin D Roosevelt and Marshal Joseph Stalin
December 1st, 1943 : The Allied leaders of Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union having met together for the first time in Tehran, the capital of Iran. have agreed to work together to win the war in Europe and in Asia and establish an "enduring peace". The leaders Winston Churchill, President Franklin D Roosevelt and Marshal Joseph Stalin had never met together in one place
December 1st, 1943 : The Allied leaders of Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union having met together for the first time in Tehran, the capital of Iran. have agreed to work together to win the war in Europe and in Asia and establish an "enduring peace". The leaders Winston Churchill, President Franklin D Roosevelt and Marshal Joseph Stalin had never met together in one place
1947 France Paris Subway
December 1st, 1947 : The Paris subway stopped running and electric power was cut as the General Confederation of Labour, a communist party, protested the government’s proposal to force them back to work. The GCL demanded $9.50 - $12.00 a month more in wages, but the government promised non-striking workers $240.00 for the month of November. Over 2 million French workers remained inactive due to the strike.
December 1st, 1947 : The Paris subway stopped running and electric power was cut as the General Confederation of Labour, a communist party, protested the government’s proposal to force them back to work. The GCL demanded $9.50 - $12.00 a month more in wages, but the government promised non-striking workers $240.00 for the month of November. Over 2 million French workers remained inactive due to the strike.
1958 U.S.A. School Fire
December 1st, 1958 : A fire at Our Lady of Angels School grade school in Chicago grade leaves 90 children dead due to poor fire prevention including no sprinklers and no fire drills .
December 1st, 1958 : A fire at Our Lady of Angels School grade school in Chicago grade leaves 90 children dead due to poor fire prevention including no sprinklers and no fire drills .
1959 U.S.A. Antarctica
December 1st, 1959 : Representatives of 12 countries, including the United States, sign a treaty setting aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve, free from military activity
December 1st, 1959 : Representatives of 12 countries, including the United States, sign a treaty setting aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve, free from military activity
1956 Russia Olympic Record
December 1st, 1956 : Russian Sgt. Vassili Borissov broke the Olympic record by 15 points in the 300 metre rifle shoot. The Sgt. Totaled 1,138 points and his partner, Allan Erdman won 1,137 points putting him in second place. The third place went to Viino Ylonen of Finland.
December 1st, 1956 : Russian Sgt. Vassili Borissov broke the Olympic record by 15 points in the 300 metre rifle shoot. The Sgt. Totaled 1,138 points and his partner, Allan Erdman won 1,137 points putting him in second place. The third place went to Viino Ylonen of Finland.
1965 England Agriculture Bill
December 1st, 1965 : A new Agriculture Bill which has put forward a plan to improve production in farming and decrease Britain's reliance on beef imports.
December 1st, 1965 : A new Agriculture Bill which has put forward a plan to improve production in farming and decrease Britain's reliance on beef imports.
1965 Cuba Refugee Airlift
December 1st, 1965 : An airlift of refugees from Cuba to the United States begins .
December 1st, 1965 : An airlift of refugees from Cuba to the United States begins .
1969 U.S.A. Draft Lottery
December 1st, 1969 : The U.S. government holds its first draft lottery since World War II when the Selective Service System of the United States held a lottery to determine the order of draft (induction) into the U.S. Army for the Vietnam War.
December 1st, 1969 : The U.S. government holds its first draft lottery since World War II when the Selective Service System of the United States held a lottery to determine the order of draft (induction) into the U.S. Army for the Vietnam War.
1969 South Africa Economic Benefits
December 1st, 1969 : South Africa was reaping the economic benefits from the six month long blockage of the Suez Canal. The Arab-Israeli war stopped shipping from going through the Canal, so approximately 7,000 boats stopped in South Africa for food, fuel, fresh fruit, and other necessities.
December 1st, 1969 : South Africa was reaping the economic benefits from the six month long blockage of the Suez Canal. The Arab-Israeli war stopped shipping from going through the Canal, so approximately 7,000 boats stopped in South Africa for food, fuel, fresh fruit, and other necessities.
1973 Papua New Guinea Independence
December 1st, 1973 : Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia
December 1st, 1973 : Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia
1974 United States Plane Crash
December 1st, 1974 : TWA Flight 514 crashes into Mount Weather, Virginia while making it's landing approach to Washington Dulles International airport killing all passengers and crew.
December 1st, 1974 : TWA Flight 514 crashes into Mount Weather, Virginia while making it's landing approach to Washington Dulles International airport killing all passengers and crew.
1977 Libya Protestors
December 1st, 1977 : In Libya protestors lined the streets enraged at Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat’s visit and proposal to have peace with Israel. JANA a major news source in Libya declared that its goal was to be, “…embodying the will of the Arab nation to fight all imperialist and Zionist conspiracies and to frustrate the surrender and deceit settlement.”
December 1st, 1977 : In Libya protestors lined the streets enraged at Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat’s visit and proposal to have peace with Israel. JANA a major news source in Libya declared that its goal was to be, “…embodying the will of the Arab nation to fight all imperialist and Zionist conspiracies and to frustrate the surrender and deceit settlement.”
1987 Spain High Tech Factory
December 1st, 1987 : King Juan Carlos and Spain have gone high-tech. North of Madrid a $220 million microchip plant has been built. The factory is expected to produce 20 million microchips by 1991 and has 300 technicians.
December 1st, 1987 : King Juan Carlos and Spain have gone high-tech. North of Madrid a $220 million microchip plant has been built. The factory is expected to produce 20 million microchips by 1991 and has 300 technicians.
1988 Pakistan Benazir Bhutto
December 1st, 1988 : Benazir Bhutto the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is chosen and sworn in the next day as Prime Minister of Pakistan of the new coalition government.
December 1st, 1988 : Benazir Bhutto the leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is chosen and sworn in the next day as Prime Minister of Pakistan of the new coalition government.
1990 Britain / France Tunnel links UK to Europe
December 1st, 1990 : Construction workers drill through the final wall of rock to join the two halves of the Channel Tunnel and link Britain to France
December 1st, 1990 : Construction workers drill through the final wall of rock to join the two halves of the Channel Tunnel and link Britain to France
1991 Ukraine Independence
December 1st, 1991 : Voters in the Ukraine vote for independence from the Soviet Union.
December 1st, 1991 : Voters in the Ukraine vote for independence from the Soviet Union.
1997 Iraq U.N. Sanctions
December 1st, 1997 : Although Iraq wanted the complete lifting of U.N. sanctions, it finally agreed to participate in an oil- for- food proposal. This would allow Iraq to export $2 billion worth of its oil to purchase food and medicine.
December 1st, 1997 : Although Iraq wanted the complete lifting of U.N. sanctions, it finally agreed to participate in an oil- for- food proposal. This would allow Iraq to export $2 billion worth of its oil to purchase food and medicine.
1997 U.S.A. Shooting
December 1st, 1997 : Three students were victims of a shooting on this date, and they all died. Five others were severely injured during this outrage. This terrible crime took place at Heath High School in Paducah, Kentucky.
December 1st, 1997 : Three students were victims of a shooting on this date, and they all died. Five others were severely injured during this outrage. This terrible crime took place at Heath High School in Paducah, Kentucky.
1998 U.S.A. Exxon buys Mobil
December 1st, 1998 : Exxon buys Mobil for $73.7 billion creating the worlds largest oil company Exxon-Mobil
December 1st, 1998 : Exxon buys Mobil for $73.7 billion creating the worlds largest oil company Exxon-Mobil
1999 World Mapping of Human Chromosome 22
December 1st, 1999 : An international consortium of sequencing centers and collaborators from the chromosome 22 genetics community released into the public domain the genetic code of the 33.5 million bps that comprise the euchromatic portion of human chromosome 22.
December 1st, 1999 : An international consortium of sequencing centers and collaborators from the chromosome 22 genetics community released into the public domain the genetic code of the 33.5 million bps that comprise the euchromatic portion of human chromosome 22.
2001 Israel Suicide Bombers
December 1st, 2001 : Two suicide bombers blew themselves up in back-to-back explosions at a downtown Jerusalem pedestrian mall, killing 11 bystanders
December 1st, 2001 : Two suicide bombers blew themselves up in back-to-back explosions at a downtown Jerusalem pedestrian mall, killing 11 bystanders
2001 United States End Of TWA
December 1st, 2001 : The last Trans World Airlines ( TWA ) flight "Flight 220" flies into St. Louis International Airport ending 76 years of TWA operations following TWA’s purchase by American Airlines.
December 1st, 2001 : The last Trans World Airlines ( TWA ) flight "Flight 220" flies into St. Louis International Airport ending 76 years of TWA operations following TWA’s purchase by American Airlines.
2001 UK Entrance Fees End For Major UK Museums
December 1st, 2001 : The entrance fees for 13 of the most popular museums in Britain have ended thanks to a pledge made during the last General Election making them available to everyone.
Natural History Museum
Science Museum
Victoria & Albert
National Railway Museum in York
National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside
National Maritime Museum
National Railway Museum
Imperial War Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of London
Royal Armouries
Theatre Museum
December 1st, 2001 : The entrance fees for 13 of the most popular museums in Britain have ended thanks to a pledge made during the last General Election making them available to everyone.
Natural History Museum
Science Museum
Victoria & Albert
National Railway Museum in York
National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside
National Maritime Museum
National Railway Museum
Imperial War Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of London
Royal Armouries
Theatre Museum
2004 Iran Nuclear Power Program
December 1st, 2004 : The majority of Iranians view their nuclear power program with pride, even though it is a thorn in the flesh of the Bush administration. Iran keeps maintaining that it is using nuclear power for electricity, but many countries fear that they are trying to develop a nuclear bomb.
December 1st, 2004 : The majority of Iranians view their nuclear power program with pride, even though it is a thorn in the flesh of the Bush administration. Iran keeps maintaining that it is using nuclear power for electricity, but many countries fear that they are trying to develop a nuclear bomb.
