Historical Highlights
December 21 marks the anniversary of the , where a terrorist bomb destroyed Pan Am Flight 103, resulting in 270 fatalities.
This date also commemorates the Pilgrims' first landing at , in 1620, a pivotal moment in American history.
Notable Inceptions and Milestones
The first basketball game, conceived by , took place on December 21, 1891, at the International YMCA Training School, marking the sport's inception.
In 1976, the Argo Merchant oil spill occurred near , releasing 7.7 million gallons of oil into the , highlighting environmental vulnerabilities.