“Unravel the Secrets of December: 14 Historical Events That Changed the Course of Time!”
While debates over their interpretation continue, the Bill of Rights has stood the test of time, inspiring countless nations in their own quests for liberty.
4. Prohibition Repealed – December 5, 1933
After 13 years of a nationwide alcohol ban, the 21st Amendment officially ended Prohibition. This wasn’t just a win for bars and breweries, it marked a shift in how the government approached personal freedoms and public policy.
The repeal brought a much-needed economic boost during the Great Depression, along with plenty of celebratory toasts across the country.
5. The Attack on Pearl Harbor – December 7, 1941
A quiet Sunday morning turned into chaos when Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The assault killed over 2,400 Americans and pushed the U.S. into World War II.
The events of that day reshaped global alliances and cemented America’s role as a dominant force in the war and in world affairs for decades to come.
6. Apollo 17 Lands on the Moon – December 11, 1972
NASA’s Apollo 17 mission wasn’t just any trip to the Moon, it was the last one. Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt collected samples, conducted experiments, and left a legacy that still inspires space exploration today.
Cernan’s final words before leaving the Moon reflected the hope of returning one day, “We leave as we came, and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind.”
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