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Sunday, 20 December 2026

Day 354 of 2026  ·  11 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 51
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Births (3) Deaths (0) Events (3) Reminders (0)
US
Miscellaneous Science & Technology
3 Births
3 Events
6 Total entries

★ Born on this day 3 entries

1805
Thomas Graham, the father of colloid chemistry.
US Science & Technology 221 yrs ago
1819
John Geary, first Postmaster, first Mayor (May 1, 1850.)
US 207 yrs ago
1868
Harvey Firestone
US 158 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1803
Louisiana Purchase officially transferred.
US 223 yrs ago
1850
Hawaiian post office established.
US 176 yrs ago
1880
New York's Broadway lighted by electricity, becomes known as the "Great White Way."
US 146 yrs ago