Pope Francis Person Of The Year

Today's 11 December Major Events in History

359 Honoratus, first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office, after the Emperor Constantius creates a new senate for the Eas…
Today's 11 December Fun Facts in History

1719 First recorded display of Aurora Borealis (northern lights) in New England 1844 First dental use of nitrous oxide in Hartford, Connecticut, b…
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