1941⚡ Event
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Imperial Japanese Navy launches a surprise military strike on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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This Week in History: Week 49
December 2 – December 8
Over 5 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (December 2 – December 8)(3)
1956⚡ Event
Rosa Parks arrested
Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
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1972⚡ Event
Apollo 17 launches
Apollo 17 launches from Kennedy Space Center, becoming the last crewed mission to the Moon in the 20th century.
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Famous Birthdays This Week(1)
1928🎂 Birth
Noam Chomsky born
American linguist and intellectual Noam Chomsky is born in Philadelphia. He revolutionizes the field of linguistics.
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Notable Deaths This Week(1)
1941🕊️ Death
Pearl Harbor casualties
Over 2,400 Americans are killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, propelling the US into World War II.
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