Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 12, Number 4, DeMotte, Jasper County, 4 December 1941 — Christmas Watched History in Making [ARTICLE]

Christmas Watched History in Making

Almost throughout the world, people are looking forward to a merry Christmas. This day, so significant to us, has seen great events occur in the history of the world. Following is a list of important events which occurred on Christmas day: DECEMBER 25 Year Event 800 Charlemagne, French king, crowned at Rome, Emperor es the West. 1060 William the Conqueror crowned at London. 1642 Sir Isaac Newton born. He discovered the law of gravity. 1776 Washington crossed the Delaware to attack Trenton. 1777 Vermont declared its independence from England. 1821 Clara Harlowe Barton born. She founded the American Red Cross in 1881. 1837 Gen. Zachary Taylor defeated the Seminole Indians in Florida. 1840 Peter Tschaikowsky born. Famous Russian composer. 1868 Unconditional pardon and amnesty proclaimed by the President to all inhabitants in Southern states.