by Juan Rosero-Narvaez

December is a month marked by the Douglas fir tree, delicious baked sweets, and  heart warming presents. But beyond the holiday festivities, December has also been a time for some truly important events in history. From moments of political change to groundbreaking discoveries, December has witnessed a lot of key moments that have shaped the world we live in today. In this article, we’ll explore some significant events that have occurred in December throughout history.

December 1, 1955. Rosa Parks arrested for not ceding her bus seat.

December 3, 1989. Malta Summit: End of the Cold War.

December 3, 1967. First Human Heart Transplant. 

December 7, 1941. Attack on Pearl Harbor.

December 24, 1914. Christmas Truce of WWI.

December 25, 1991. Collapse of the Soviet Union.