Intriguing Historical Events: December 6 Revealed

Today is December 6, which is also known as the day that America abolished slavery. In this video, we're revealing some interesting historical events that happened on December 6. From the American Revolution to the end of slavery, this date in history is full of history and events that you won't want to miss!

It’s December 6th ALL DAY and these historical events occurred on December 6th in history
1735 First recorded appendectomy performed by Claudius Amyand at St George's Hospital in London
1790 The U.S. Congress moves from New York City to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1825 US President John Quincy Adams suggests establishment of a national observatory
1849 Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery in Maryland for the 2nd and final time
1862 US President Abraham Lincoln orders hanging of 39 Santee Sioux Indians
1865 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution is ratified, abolishing slavery (except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted)
1877 Washington Post publishes 1st edition1882 Atmosphere of Venus detected during transit
1923 1st US Presidential address broadcast on radio by President Calvin Coolidge
1947 The Everglades National Park in Florida is dedicated by President Harry S. Truman
1957 1st US attempt to launch a satellite fails-Vanguard rocket blows up
1964 "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" 1st airs on TV
1973 Gerald Ford sworn-in as first unelected Vice President, succeeds Spiro Agnew who resigned over corruption allegations
2017 US President Donald Trump officially recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, announcing plans to move US embassy there