Dates in History

Rosa Parks Arrest Anniversary
Begin the month by honoring civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks on the anniversary of her legendary arrest (December 1, 1955).

Learn a Foreign Language Month & Identify
Theft Prevention and Awareness Month
Expand your horizons and communication skills in December during Learn a Foreign Language Month, or be extra careful with yourself during Identify Theft Prevention and Awareness Month.

Christmas at the Liberace Museum
It may be a little early, but get in the holiday spirit Vegas-style at Christmas at the Liberace Museum, December 6, the only place where Santa trades his traditional red suit for gold lame.

Human Rights Week
On December 8, 1991, the Soviet Union dissolved, an appropriate occasion right before Human Rights Week December 10-17.

Crossword Puzzle Published
Grab a pen and a Sunday New York Times on the 21st - the first crossword puzzle was published on this day in 1913.

National Whiner’s Day
The rest of the month is devoted to holidays and good cheer, and they even designated December 26 National Whiner’s Day, a day when the grumpy and disgruntled can take a moment to be happy with what they have.