THIS WEEK IN HISTORY, DEC 20-26, QUESTIONS, P.S. HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

TWIH, DEC 20-26

DEC 20

1.  1860  What was the first state to secede from the U.S.? 

2.  1946  What classic Christmas movie starring Jimmy Steward first debuted?

DEC 21

3.  1898 Pierre and Marie Curie discovered what radioactive element?  Radium

4.  1913  The first crossword puzzle appeared in what New York Newspaper?

5.  1937  Walt Disney premiered the first full-length animated feature which had what title? 

6.  1988  270 people died when a Pan Am flight exploded over what  Scottish city? 

7.  1989  American troops invaded what country? 

DEC 22

8.  1961  Who was reported to be the first U.S. soldier to die in Viet Nam?


9.  1984  What was the name of the New York City resident who shot four alleged robbers on the subway, and who case became a cause celebre? 

DEC 23

10.  1886   Who was the famous author of  the novel Vanity Fair who died on this date?

DEC 24

11.  1814  The War of 1812 ended with the signing of what treaty? 

12.  1979  The Soviet Union invaded what country? 

DEC 25

13.  1776  George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River and surprised and defeated the Hessians in what battle the next day? 

14.  1868  What President issue an unconditional pardon to all Confederate military personnel?