1854
The U.S. Patent Office issued patent No. 12,017 to inventor Aaron Allen of Boston, MA for an "Improvement in Self-Adjusting Opera-Seat" or a folding chair for theaters and other public spaces.
1876
Daniel C. Stillson receives patent No. 184,993 for the first practical pipe wrench adding to the tools of the plumbers' trade and fixing leaky faucets everywhere.
1933
With Utah's ratification, three-fourths of the states ratify the 21st amendment, repealing the 18th amendment and repealing Prohibition.
1955
The Montgomery Bus Boycott in Alabama begins, protesting segregated seating after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man.
1999
The animated film Stuart Little made its Westwood, CA premiere. Based on the book by E.B. White, the film starred Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, and Hugh Laurie. Rob Minkoff directed.
December 5th Celebrated Birthdays
Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz - 1822
As an educator, Agassiz co-founded Radcliffe College in 1879 and became the college's first president.
Clinton Hart Merriam - 1855
In 1888, the American biologist and ethnologist helped to found the National Geographic Society.
Clyde Vernon Cessna - 1879
The aviation pioneer launched the Cessna Aircraft Company in 1922.
Walt Disney - 1901
The animator and entrepreneur launched the Walt Disney Company in 1923. From Mickey Mouse to Mulan and The Lion King, Disney's kingdom continues to grow.
Ann Shaw Carter - 1922
In 1947, Carter became the first woman in the United States to earn her helicopter pilot's license. She became a commercial helicopter pilot and one of the first members of the Whirly-Girls.
Little Richard - 1932
The flamboyant rock and roll performer of the 1950s brought crowds to their feet with his hit songs "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Good Golly Miss Molly," and "Tutti Frutti."
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