On This Day in History December 24, 2019

Historical Events 1565  Compromise of the Nobles in Habsburg Netherlands closes against inquisition 1814  Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States, the United Kingdom and their allies 1936  1st radioactive isotope medicine administered in Berkeley, California 1943  US President FDR appoints General Eisenhower Supreme Commander of the Allied forces More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Ava Gardner (1922 - 1990) Howard Hughes (1905 - 1976) Ricky Martin 48th Birthday Stephenie Meyer 46th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Karl Dönitz (1891 - 1980) Vasco da Gama ( - 1524) More Famous Deaths