December 3rd

• 1736

  Astronomer Anders Celsius confirms Newton's theory of Earth as an ellipsoid.

• 1775

  First official US flag, the Grand Union Flag, raised on USS Alfred.

• 1818

  Illinois becomes the 21st state of the USA.

• 1911

  Willis Carrier presents air conditioning formulae, revolutionizing climate control.

• 1917

  Quebec Bridge opens after 20 years of planning and two collapses.

• 1926

  Novelist Agatha Christie mysteriously disappears for 11 days.

• 1950

  Cleveland Browns play last NFL game with no-pass, defeating Philadelphia 13-7.

• 2018

  Ryan of Ryan Toysreview becomes highest-paid YouTube star, earning $22 million. View Post →

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• 2010

  Boeing X-37 returns to Earth after its first successful orbital mission.

• 1947

  'A Streetcar Named Desire' opens on Broadway.

• 1992

  First SMS text message sent.

• 1776

  George Washington arrives at the banks of the Delaware.