12/04/1872 - The American ship Mary Celeste is found deserted, its stores and supplies untouched. The disappearance of the passengers and crew remains a mystery.
12/05/1848 - President James K. Polk confirms that large amounts of gold had been discovered in California, and the Gold Rush begins.
12/06/1921 - The Irish Free State is declared.
12/07/1787 - Delaware becomes the first state of the United States of America.
12/08/1542 - Mary Queen of Scots is born to James V and Mary Guise.
12/08/1980 - John Lennon was murder outside his home.
12/09/1965 - "Charlie Brown Christmas" premiered on television.
12/10/1964 - Martin Luther King Jr. received the Noble Prize for his contributions to world peace.
Until next week!
