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Thursday, 31 December 2026

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★ Born on this day 2 entries

1943
John Denver, singer, songwriter, actor.
US Arts & Culture 83 yrs ago
1948
Donna Summer, singer.
US Arts & Culture 78 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1776
Rhode Island establishes wage & price controls to curb inflation: Limit is 70 cents a day for carpenters, 42 cents for tailors.
US Geography & Exploration 250 yrs ago
1879
Cornerstone laid for Iolani Palace (only royal palace in US.)
US 147 yrs ago
1879
Edison gives public demonstration of his incandescent lamp.
US 147 yrs ago
1921
Last San Francisco Fire Dept. horses retired.
US 105 yrs ago