1773 – A group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians board three British tea ships moored in Boston Harbor and dump 342 chests of tea into the water. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=45
1891 – James Naismith introduces the first version of basketball, with thirteen rules, a peach basket nailed to either end of his school’s gymnasium, and two teams of nine players. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_15
1947 – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is founded in Daytona Beach, Florida. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_14
The Gilbert NOW!…Network at Noon, sponsored by APS, will be held Wednesday, December 16 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.at the Southeast Regional Library. The library is located at 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. Attendees will hear an update from the State Capitol. Join the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce in hosting District 22 representatives from [...]
The City of Mesa’s free “Living Green” workshop series continues Saturday, Dec. 12, at 1:30 p.m. with a seminar on Home Energy Efficiency: Getting the Most Impact for the Money at the Mesa Main Library, 64 East 1st Street. The Development and Sustainability Department and Mesa Library are presenting the monthly workshop series featuring earth-friendly [...]
1927 – The Grand Ole Opry premieres on radio. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_10
Mesa residents looking for a way to get rid of old cans of paint, batteries, pesticides, electronics, tires and prescription drugs are invited to bring these and other household hazardous waste materials to City sponsored collection events. The next event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Center [...]
1888 – Statistician Herman Hollerith installs his computing device at the United States War Department. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_9
Even crochety old Ebenezer Scrooge would have a great time at the ‘Dickens on Main’ event presented Friday, December 11, from 6 to 10 p.m. by the 2nd Fridays downtown Mesa Merchant’s group. Old Eb could enjoy fine dining at numerous downtown Main Street restaurants, a variety of live music and entertainment, and find truly [...]
1980 – John Lennon is shot and killed by Mark David Chapman in front of The Dakota apartment building in New York City. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_8
