1814
Treaty of Ghent Signed
The Treaty of Ghent was signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom. The agreement restored pre-war borders and established a commission to settle boundary disputes.
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1968
Apollo 8 Reads from Genesis
The crew of Apollo 8, the first manned mission to orbit the Moon, delivered a live television broadcast from lunar orbit. Astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders read from the Book of Genesis, sharing a message of peace on Christmas Eve.
1914
Christmas Truce Begins
During World War I, an unofficial ceasefire spontaneously occurred along sections of the Western Front. Soldiers from opposing sides emerged from their trenches, exchanged gifts, sang carols, and even played football in no-man's land.
1906
First Radio Broadcast of Music and Voice
Canadian inventor Reginald Fessenden made the first radio broadcast of music and voice entertainment from Brant Rock, Massachusetts. He played 'O Holy Night' on the violin and read from the Bible, astonishing wireless operators on ships at sea.
1951
Libya Gains Independence
The United Kingdom of Libya declared its independence under King Idris I. It was the first country to achieve independence through the United Nations and was formed from the former Italian colonies of Tripolitania, Cyrenaica, and Fezzan.