1643:  First divorce in colonies.

1781:  Benedict Arnold captures and destroys Richmond.

1846:  House resolves to stop sharing Oregon.

1914:  Ford sets record wages.

1924:  Chrysler builds his own car.

1933:  the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins.

1940: FM radio demonstration.

1943:  Elizabeth Taylor signs with MGM.

1948:  First color newsreel.

1959:  Buddy Holly's last record released.

1972:  Nixon launches the space shuttle program.

1998:  Sonny Bono killed in skiing accident.

Hope you all have a bright, wonderful New Year!