This Week in History
(November 30 – December 6)
- November 30, 1993 President Clinton signed the bill that required background checks for gun purchases. What is the bill called? Brady Bill
- December 1, 1835 this author, known for such works as the Little Mermaid, The ugly duckling, and the emperors new clothes, published his first book of fairy tales. Hans Christian Anderson
- December 2, 1995. After being left in the game to allow 9 goals, this Hall of Fame goalie turned to the owner and declared “this is my last game in Montreal.” He was traded to Colorado a few days later. Patrick Roy
- December 3rd 1963 This local women was born she would be the subject of national debate in 2005 because while she was in a persistent vegetative state her parents refused to remove her feeding tube. It was finally removed in 2005 by order of the court. What was her name. Terry Schiavo
- December 4, 1969 Shawn Carter was born. He would go on to become one of the most influential men in hip hop while using this name. Jay Z
- December 5, 1840 This former political leader received a French state funeral in Paris 19 years after his death. Napoleon
- December 6, 1956 before he won a Nobel Peace Price, and became president of his home country, he, along with 156 others, were arrested for political activities in South Africa. Nelson Mandela
- December 2, 1993 this Colombian drug lord was shot to death at the age of 44. Pablo Escobar
- November 30, 2013 this actor ironically dies in a car accident after being known for his work in the fast and the furious franchise. Paul Walker
- December 5, 1978 This key figure of the “Big Red Machine” signed a 4 year, $32 million dollar contract with the Phillies becoming the highest paid player in baseball. Pete Rose
TIE BREAKER: How many times did Pete Rose strike out? 1143