December 31: The Battle of Quebec, a Rainy Day in Assam, Ellis Island and the Earth's Wobble

On This Day in History December 31, 2020 Historical Events 406  80,000 Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning invasion of Gallia 1744  English astronomer James Bradley announces discovery of Earth's nutation motion (wobble) 1775  Battle of Quebec in American Revolutionary War; Americans defeated trying to take British stronghold 1861  22,990mm of rain falls in Cherrapunji Assam in India in 1861, a world record 1958  Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista tells his Cabinet he is fleeing the country More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Bonnie Prince Charlie (1720 - 1788) Charles Cornwallis (1738 - 1805) Jacques Cartier (1491 - 1557) John Denver (1943 - 1997) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Commodus (161 - 192) Natalie Cole (1950 - 2015) More Famous Deaths December 31: Collector Samuel Pepys Sets a Shining Example Fire, warfare and discontent meant 1666 was not a good year, his collection of silver plate seemingly providing the only bright spot for diarist Samuel Pepys. 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