Today in History

Event:	1879: Automatic Telephone Switching System Pa...
On December 5, 1879, Daniel Connolly and Thomas McTighe received a patent for their a...

Event:	1863: Birthdate of Paul Painlevé, Mathmeticia...
French citizen Paul Painlevé enjoyed distinguished careers in mathematics, aviation, ...

Event:	1848: California Gold Rush Begins
On December 5, 1848, President James Polk, confirmed that gold had been discovered ea...

Event:	1839: George Armstrong Custer, Military Offic...
George Armstrong Custer was an American military officer known for his service in bot...

Event:	1956: Wilder's The Matchmaker Premiere...
On December 5, 1956, Thorton Wilder's play The Matchmaker premiered in New Yor...