December 24: The Treaty of Ghent, Author Stephenie Meyer and Explorer Vasco da Gama

On This Day in History December 24, 2020 Historical Events 1565  Compromise of the Nobles in Habsburg Netherlands closes against inquisition 1814  Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States, the United Kingdom and their allies 1936  1st radioactive isotope medicine administered in Berkeley, California 1943  US President FDR appoints General Eisenhower Supreme Commander of the Allied forces More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Ava Gardner (1922 - 1990) Howard Hughes (1905 - 1976) Ricky Martin 49th Birthday Stephenie Meyer 47th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Toshiro Mifune (1920 - 1997) Vasco da Gama ( - 1524) More Famous Deaths December 24: Enter King John – England's Worst-Ever Monarch Most historians have difficulty finding a good word to say about King John who was born on this day and by general agreement ranks as England's worst monarch. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand