On this day:
1898: The Curies announce the existence of Radium
1966: First Kwanzaa celebrations, it is a recognition of African culture and heritage.
2004: Massive tsunami, caused by an earthquake of 9.1 magnitude, causes damage and kills thousands in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Born on this day:
1791: Charles Babbage, English mathematician, engineer, invented the Difference engine
1891: Henry Miller, American author, painter
Gone on this day:
1890: Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist
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