Monthly Archives: December 2014

On this day in 1974 – Private U.S. citizens were allowed to buy and own gold for the first time in more than 40 years.

On this day in 1853 – The United States bought 45,000 square miles of land from Mexico in the Gadsden Purchase. The treaty established the final boundaries of the southern United States

On this day in 1851 – The first U.S. branch Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) was established, in Boston. The organization started in London in 1844.

On this day in 1945 – Congress officially recognized the “Pledge of Allegiance.” 

On this day in 1932 – Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.

On this day in 1966 – The first Kwanzaa celebration was organized in Los Angeles, California, by Dr. Maulana Karenga, chairman of Black Studies at California State University at Long Beach. Kwanzaa is a non-religious African-American holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture for seven days.

On this day in 1946 – Jimmy Buffett, American singer and songwriter, was born in  Pascagoula, Mississippi.  Happy Birthday Jimmy!

On this day in 1919 – John D. Rockefeller, thought to be the world’s richest man, gave away $100 million dollars.

On this day in 1894 – The United States Golf Association (USGA) was founded.