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This Day in the History of Kindness, December 29, 1967
On this day in 1967, the World Health Organization intensified the global smallpox vaccination campaign, committing unprecedented resources to eliminate a disease that had killed millions for centuries.
On this day in 1967, the World Health Organization intensified the global smallpox vaccination campaign, committing unprecedented resources to eliminate a disease that had killed millions for centuries.
December 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 29, 1967
On this day in 1967, the World Health Organization intensified the global smallpox vaccination campaign, committing unprecedented resources to eliminate a disease that had killed millions for centuries.
On this day in 1967, the World Health Organization intensified the global smallpox vaccination campaign, committing unprecedented resources to eliminate a disease that had killed millions for centuries.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 28, 1954
On this day in 1954, the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees formally came into force, establishing international protections for people forced to flee their homes.
On this day in 1954, the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees formally came into force, establishing international protections for people forced to flee their homes.
December 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 28, 1954
On this day in 1954, the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees formally came into force, establishing international protections for people forced to flee their homes.
On this day in 1954, the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees formally came into force, establishing international protections for people forced to flee their homes.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 27, 1961
On this day in 1961, Amnesty International was founded after a British lawyer read about two students imprisoned for raising a toast to freedom.
On this day in 1961, Amnesty International was founded after a British lawyer read about two students imprisoned for raising a toast to freedom.
December 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 27, 1961
On this day in 1961, Amnesty International was founded after a British lawyer read about two students imprisoned for raising a toast to freedom.
On this day in 1961, Amnesty International was founded after a British lawyer read about two students imprisoned for raising a toast to freedom.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 26, 1908
On this day in 1908, a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami struck the Messina Strait, nearly obliterating the cities of Messina and Reggio Calabria and devastating dozens of surrounding towns and villages.
On this day in 1908, a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami struck the Messina Strait, nearly obliterating the cities of Messina and Reggio Calabria and devastating dozens of surrounding towns and villages.
December 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 26, 1908
On this day in 1908, a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami struck the Messina Strait, nearly obliterating the cities of Messina and Reggio Calabria and devastating dozens of surrounding towns and villages.
On this day in 1908, a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami struck the Messina Strait, nearly obliterating the cities of Messina and Reggio Calabria and devastating dozens of surrounding towns and villages.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 25
On this day, we celebrate one of the most enduring teachings on kindness ever recorded, a simple line attributed to Jesus of Nazareth in the first century.
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
On this day, we celebrate one of the most enduring teachings on kindness ever recorded, a simple line attributed to Jesus of Nazareth in the first century.
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
December 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 25
On this day, we celebrate one of the most enduring teachings on kindness ever recorded, a simple line attributed to Jesus of Nazareth in the first century.
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
On this day, we celebrate one of the most enduring teachings on kindness ever recorded, a simple line attributed to Jesus of Nazareth in the first century.
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 24, 1968
On Christmas Eve in 1968, as the world endured a year marked by war, assassinations, and unrest, the crew of Apollo 8 sent a live broadcast to Earth while orbiting the Moon.
On Christmas Eve in 1968, as the world endured a year marked by war, assassinations, and unrest, the crew of Apollo 8 sent a live broadcast to Earth while orbiting the Moon.
December 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 24, 1968
On Christmas Eve in 1968, as the world endured a year marked by war, assassinations, and unrest, the crew of Apollo 8 sent a live broadcast to Earth while orbiting the Moon.
On Christmas Eve in 1968, as the world endured a year marked by war, assassinations, and unrest, the crew of Apollo 8 sent a live broadcast to Earth while orbiting the Moon.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 23, 1914
Postal workers expanded efforts to answer children’s letters to Santa during hardship.
Postal workers expanded efforts to answer children’s letters to Santa during hardship.
December 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 23, 1914
Postal workers expanded efforts to answer children’s letters to Santa during hardship.
Postal workers expanded efforts to answer children’s letters to Santa during hardship.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 22, 1955
A misprinted phone number led children to call NORAD asking for Santa.
A misprinted phone number led children to call NORAD asking for Santa.
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 22, 1955
A misprinted phone number led children to call NORAD asking for Santa.
A misprinted phone number led children to call NORAD asking for Santa.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 21, 1933
On the winter solstice, communities organized meals so no one would be hungry or alone during the Great Depression.
On the winter solstice, communities organized meals so no one would be hungry or alone during the Great Depression.
December 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 21, 1933
On the winter solstice, communities organized meals so no one would be hungry or alone during the Great Depression.
On the winter solstice, communities organized meals so no one would be hungry or alone during the Great Depression.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 20, 1947
UNICEF organized one of its first emergency airlifts to deliver food and medicine to children after World War II.
UNICEF organized one of its first emergency airlifts to deliver food and medicine to children after World War II.
December 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 20, 1947
UNICEF organized one of its first emergency airlifts to deliver food and medicine to children after World War II.
UNICEF organized one of its first emergency airlifts to deliver food and medicine to children after World War II.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 19
We remember Hospital de Jesús in Mexico City, founded in the early 1500s and still caring for patients today.
We remember Hospital de Jesús in Mexico City, founded in the early 1500s and still caring for patients today.
December 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 19
We remember Hospital de Jesús in Mexico City, founded in the early 1500s and still caring for patients today.
We remember Hospital de Jesús in Mexico City, founded in the early 1500s and still caring for patients today.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 18
We remember Emperor Ashoka of India, who ruled in the third century BCE and chose compassion over fear.
We remember Emperor Ashoka of India, who ruled in the third century BCE and chose compassion over fear.
December 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 18
We remember Emperor Ashoka of India, who ruled in the third century BCE and chose compassion over fear.
We remember Emperor Ashoka of India, who ruled in the third century BCE and chose compassion over fear.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 17, 1914
Reports emerged of soldiers on opposing sides of World War I laying down their weapons during the Christmas Truce.
Reports emerged of soldiers on opposing sides of World War I laying down their weapons during the Christmas Truce.
December 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 17, 1914
Reports emerged of soldiers on opposing sides of World War I laying down their weapons during the Christmas Truce.
Reports emerged of soldiers on opposing sides of World War I laying down their weapons during the Christmas Truce.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 16, 1998.
Public defibrillator programs began placing AEDs in airports and other shared spaces.
Public defibrillator programs began placing AEDs in airports and other shared spaces.
December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 16, 1998.
Public defibrillator programs began placing AEDs in airports and other shared spaces.
Public defibrillator programs began placing AEDs in airports and other shared spaces.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 15, 2005
Kiva launched, letting ordinary people make small loans directly to entrepreneurs around the world.
Kiva launched, letting ordinary people make small loans directly to entrepreneurs around the world.
December 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 15, 2005
Kiva launched, letting ordinary people make small loans directly to entrepreneurs around the world.
Kiva launched, letting ordinary people make small loans directly to entrepreneurs around the world.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 14, 2012
Giving Tuesday began as a simple invitation to be generous during the holiday season.
Giving Tuesday began as a simple invitation to be generous during the holiday season.
December 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 14, 2012
Giving Tuesday began as a simple invitation to be generous during the holiday season.
Giving Tuesday began as a simple invitation to be generous during the holiday season.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 13, 1860
The first nurses trained under Florence Nightingale’s model completed their instruction, transforming how patients were treated.
The first nurses trained under Florence Nightingale’s model completed their instruction, transforming how patients were treated.
December 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 13, 1860
The first nurses trained under Florence Nightingale’s model completed their instruction, transforming how patients were treated.
The first nurses trained under Florence Nightingale’s model completed their instruction, transforming how patients were treated.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 12, 1908
Clifford Beers founded the National Committee for Mental Hygiene, calling for humane treatment of people living with mental illness.
Clifford Beers founded the National Committee for Mental Hygiene, calling for humane treatment of people living with mental illness.
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 12, 1908
Clifford Beers founded the National Committee for Mental Hygiene, calling for humane treatment of people living with mental illness.
Clifford Beers founded the National Committee for Mental Hygiene, calling for humane treatment of people living with mental illness.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 11, 1895
Boston Public Library opened one of America’s first children’s reading rooms, a space designed to welcome young readers.
Boston Public Library opened one of America’s first children’s reading rooms, a space designed to welcome young readers.
December 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 11, 1895
Boston Public Library opened one of America’s first children’s reading rooms, a space designed to welcome young readers.
Boston Public Library opened one of America’s first children’s reading rooms, a space designed to welcome young readers.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 10, 1948
The UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a promise that every person is entitled to dignity.
The UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a promise that every person is entitled to dignity.
December 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 10, 1948
The UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a promise that every person is entitled to dignity.
The UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a promise that every person is entitled to dignity.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 9, 1870
Boston Children’s Hospital opened its first “free bed,” offering care at no cost to sick children from poor families.
Boston Children’s Hospital opened its first “free bed,” offering care at no cost to sick children from poor families.
December 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 9, 1870
Boston Children’s Hospital opened its first “free bed,” offering care at no cost to sick children from poor families.
Boston Children’s Hospital opened its first “free bed,” offering care at no cost to sick children from poor families.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 8, 1893
Clara Barton and the American Red Cross began long-term relief for families devastated by the Sea Islands Hurricane.
Clara Barton and the American Red Cross began long-term relief for families devastated by the Sea Islands Hurricane.
December 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 8, 1893
Clara Barton and the American Red Cross began long-term relief for families devastated by the Sea Islands Hurricane.
Clara Barton and the American Red Cross began long-term relief for families devastated by the Sea Islands Hurricane.
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 7, 1907
Americans launched the first Christmas Seal campaign, buying penny stamps to fund care for tuberculosis patients, suffering from the nation’s deadliest disease at the time.
Americans launched the first Christmas Seal campaign, buying penny stamps to fund care for tuberculosis patients, suffering from the nation’s deadliest disease at the time.
December 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 7, 1907
Americans launched the first Christmas Seal campaign, buying penny stamps to fund care for tuberculosis patients, suffering from the nation’s deadliest disease at the time.
Americans launched the first Christmas Seal campaign, buying penny stamps to fund care for tuberculosis patients, suffering from the nation’s deadliest disease at the time.
We need to talk about Alligator Alcatraz and our immigration detention system.
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No One Should Disappear
We flew in and out of Miami this past Thanksgiving; Fort Myers flights were off the charts expensive.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We need to talk about Alligator Alcatraz and our immigration detention system.
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This Day in the History of Kindness, December 6, 1929
The Seeing Eye welcomed its first guide dogs for training, launching the modern guide-dog movement in the United States.
The Seeing Eye welcomed its first guide dogs for training, launching the modern guide-dog movement in the United States.
December 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This Day in the History of Kindness, December 6, 1929
The Seeing Eye welcomed its first guide dogs for training, launching the modern guide-dog movement in the United States.
The Seeing Eye welcomed its first guide dogs for training, launching the modern guide-dog movement in the United States.