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[December 12th, 1925] The first motel (a portmanteau of "motor" and "hotel") in the world, the Milestone Mo-Tel, was opened in San Luis Obispo, California.
[December 20th, 1925] Conversations with Sri Aurobindo (Pavitra)
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December 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
[December 20th, 1925] Conversations with Sri Aurobindo (Pavitra)
[December 20th, 1925] A massive explosion at the United Verde Copper company's powder magazine in Jerome, Arizona, shattered windows and damaged buildings, estimated at $15,000–$20,000. The blast, caused by a fire in a magazine containing 1,200 boxes of dynamite, was felt 35 miles away and sent a
December 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[December 20th, 1925] A massive explosion at the United Verde Copper company's powder magazine in Jerome, Arizona, shattered windows and damaged buildings, estimated at $15,000–$20,000. The blast, caused by a fire in a magazine containing 1,200 boxes of dynamite, was felt 35 miles away and sent a
[December 20th, 1925] Bronx police officer Stephen McPhillips was killed by an electric shock while attempting to rescue two unconscious men from a crashed car that had severed a power line. The car, driven by off-duty officers, had collided with a light pole, and the wet conditions allowed
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
[December 20th, 1925] Bronx police officer Stephen McPhillips was killed by an electric shock while attempting to rescue two unconscious men from a crashed car that had severed a power line. The car, driven by off-duty officers, had collided with a light pole, and the wet conditions allowed
[December 20th, 1925] Basketball--He-Man's game
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
[December 20th, 1925] Basketball--He-Man's game
[December 20th, 1925] Walter Cohen, a Black Republican leader and Port comptroller in New Orleans, was acquitted of conspiracy to violate prohibition laws after a co-defendant recanted testimony implicating him.
December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
[December 20th, 1925] Walter Cohen, a Black Republican leader and Port comptroller in New Orleans, was acquitted of conspiracy to violate prohibition laws after a co-defendant recanted testimony implicating him.
[December 19th, 1925] Bob Jones discussed Whitfield Estates, a Donald Ross–designed championship course. He noted its 6,671-yard length, precision demands, and strategic hazards, praising it as one of the finest courses he’s played and ideal for skilled golfers.
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
[December 19th, 1925] Bob Jones discussed Whitfield Estates, a Donald Ross–designed championship course. He noted its 6,671-yard length, precision demands, and strategic hazards, praising it as one of the finest courses he’s played and ideal for skilled golfers.
[December 19th, 1925] Couldn't Have Missed Him (Brooklyn Eagle)
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
[December 19th, 1925] Couldn't Have Missed Him (Brooklyn Eagle)
[December 19th, 1925] Colorful covers of today's magazines
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[December 19th, 1925] Colorful covers of today's magazines
[December 19th, 1925] At Newtown Sessions, William Keenan was fined 30s. and costs for failing to report three sheep affected by scab. Guard Me Donald suspected the sheep were diseased after seeing Keenan shearing them near a public road. A vet confirmed three sheep had scab, and
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[December 19th, 1925] At Newtown Sessions, William Keenan was fined 30s. and costs for failing to report three sheep affected by scab. Guard Me Donald suspected the sheep were diseased after seeing Keenan shearing them near a public road. A vet confirmed three sheep had scab, and
[December 19th, 1925] Hansen's Dundee theater in Omaha opened with a capacity crowd, featuring a Georgian-style design, 800 seats, and a $15,000 organ. Equipped with modern heating and ventilation, the fireproof theater invested $125,000.
December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
[December 19th, 1925] Hansen's Dundee theater in Omaha opened with a capacity crowd, featuring a Georgian-style design, 800 seats, and a $15,000 organ. Equipped with modern heating and ventilation, the fireproof theater invested $125,000.
[December 18th, 1925] Fascist officials in southern Tyrol, now under Italian control, banned municipal Christmas trees, citing concerns that the German tradition threatens Italian unity. The move sparked widespread criticism across Germany.
December 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
[December 18th, 1925] Fascist officials in southern Tyrol, now under Italian control, banned municipal Christmas trees, citing concerns that the German tradition threatens Italian unity. The move sparked widespread criticism across Germany.
[December 18th, 1925] At a Billericay council meeting, members backed the Thames Tunnel but opposed its £2.75m cost falling on local authorities. They urged it be a national project, citing the Mersey Tunnel, criticized Road Fund use, and called for protest.
December 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
[December 18th, 1925] At a Billericay council meeting, members backed the Thames Tunnel but opposed its £2.75m cost falling on local authorities. They urged it be a national project, citing the Mersey Tunnel, criticized Road Fund use, and called for protest.
[December 18th, 1925] Henry C. Austin, 94, a Civil War veteran and Gettysburg battle participant, remains active and healthy. He drives to town over the Mayo trail, milks his cows, and manages his farm without a cane or glasses.
December 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
[December 18th, 1925] Henry C. Austin, 94, a Civil War veteran and Gettysburg battle participant, remains active and healthy. He drives to town over the Mayo trail, milks his cows, and manages his farm without a cane or glasses.
[December 18th, 1925] The very first Loblaw Groceteria opened in downtown London, Ontario, Canada, at 260 Dundas St.
December 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
[December 18th, 1925] The very first Loblaw Groceteria opened in downtown London, Ontario, Canada, at 260 Dundas St.
[December 18th, 1925] The coat of arms for the 189th Regiment, Oklahoma Army National Guard was approved for the 189th Field Artillery
December 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
[December 18th, 1925] The coat of arms for the 189th Regiment, Oklahoma Army National Guard was approved for the 189th Field Artillery
[December 18th, 1925] The legend “here in Honored Glory An American Soldier Known But To God,” will be chiseled upon 1,682 crosses of unknown heroes buried in the graves of France. The star at the left is for Jewish dead and the cross on the right for the Christian dead
December 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
[December 18th, 1925] The legend “here in Honored Glory An American Soldier Known But To God,” will be chiseled upon 1,682 crosses of unknown heroes buried in the graves of France. The star at the left is for Jewish dead and the cross on the right for the Christian dead
[December 18th, 1925] Allentown High defeated Coatesville 22-14 in their first 1925-26 EPI league game, led by strong teamwork and early scoring. Key players included Koch, Gehringer, and Lenker. Allentown dominated with 8 field goals to Coatesville’s 3, while outscoring them 18-5 at halftime.
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
[December 18th, 1925] Allentown High defeated Coatesville 22-14 in their first 1925-26 EPI league game, led by strong teamwork and early scoring. Key players included Koch, Gehringer, and Lenker. Allentown dominated with 8 field goals to Coatesville’s 3, while outscoring them 18-5 at halftime.
[December 17th, 1925] Patrolman James H. "Smiling Jimmy" Mateer was killed in a shootout with two armed bandits attempting to rob the Beers Hotel Cigar Company in Los Angeles. The robbers, described as well-dressed foreigners, stole $180 in cash and a $100 diamond ring.
December 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
[December 17th, 1925] Patrolman James H. "Smiling Jimmy" Mateer was killed in a shootout with two armed bandits attempting to rob the Beers Hotel Cigar Company in Los Angeles. The robbers, described as well-dressed foreigners, stole $180 in cash and a $100 diamond ring.
[December 17th, 1925] Luis Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight, will sign a contract next Saturday with Erminio Spalla’s representative for a boxing match in Buenos Aires next March. Firpo previously defeated Spalla by knockout in the 14th round during their 1924 fight in the same city.
December 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
[December 17th, 1925] Luis Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight, will sign a contract next Saturday with Erminio Spalla’s representative for a boxing match in Buenos Aires next March. Firpo previously defeated Spalla by knockout in the 14th round during their 1924 fight in the same city.
[December 17th, 1925] Superior Avenue entrance to The Arcade
December 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
[December 17th, 1925] Superior Avenue entrance to The Arcade
[December 17th, 1925] The Georgetown University Diplomatic Ball takes place
December 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
[December 17th, 1925] The Georgetown University Diplomatic Ball takes place
[December 17th, 1925] The HMS Rodney (29) was launched by the Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, England
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
[December 17th, 1925] The HMS Rodney (29) was launched by the Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, England
[December 17th, 1925] Balto, the heroic sled dog who led a 600-mile journey through Arctic blizzards to deliver diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska, in 1925, saw his statue unveiled in Central Park, New York.
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
[December 17th, 1925] Balto, the heroic sled dog who led a 600-mile journey through Arctic blizzards to deliver diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska, in 1925, saw his statue unveiled in Central Park, New York.
[December 17th, 1925] Col. William Mitchell was found guilty on all charges by a court-martial, sentenced to five years' suspension from rank, command, and duty, with forfeiture of pay. The lenient sentence was attributed to his distinguished World War I service.
December 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[December 17th, 1925] Col. William Mitchell was found guilty on all charges by a court-martial, sentenced to five years' suspension from rank, command, and duty, with forfeiture of pay. The lenient sentence was attributed to his distinguished World War I service.
[December 17th, 1925] The city of Jeddah surrendered to the forces of Sultan Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, marking the end of the Battle of Jeddah and the conclusion of the Saudi conquest of the Kingdom of Hejaz.
Battle of Jeddah (1925) - Wikipedia
The Battle of Jeddah or the siege of Jeddah took place in 1925, as part of the Abdulaziz Ibn Saud's campaign to conquer the Kingdom of Hejaz. Jeddah was the last major stand of the Hashemites against…
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December 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[December 17th, 1925] The city of Jeddah surrendered to the forces of Sultan Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, marking the end of the Battle of Jeddah and the conclusion of the Saudi conquest of the Kingdom of Hejaz.