This Day in History: Dec. 19

Jimmy Kimmel called today’s attacks on the U.S. Capitol the “treason finale” of the Donald Trump era and a “terrible day” in the country’s history.

A notable day for Americans, January 6th, 2021 was an emotional rollercoaster that kicked off with historic wins of the Georgia elections and later featured the dangerous riots surrounding the Electoral College Certification on Capitol Hill.

Also on this day: George Washington and Martha Dandridge Custis are married in New Kent County, Va. Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail give the first successful public demonstration of their telegraph in Morristown, N.J.President Franklin D.

season 2 couple Brittany and Yazan. The two made an appearance via Zoom along with their translator on discovery+'s new streaming show, , and it's safe to say their breakup wasn't amicable.During the season finale that aired in November, Brittany asked Yazan to move to the United States to be with her and he agreed.

Also on this day:  Edward the Confessor, King of England, dies after a reign of nearly 24 years. Catherine de Medici of France dies at age 69.

Also on this day: Utah is admitted as the 45th state.The U.S. Supreme Court, in Gonzalez v.

As of late Saturday, the nation has surpassed 350,000 deaths from coronavirus. At least 350,214 deaths have been reported since the start of the pandemic, Johns Hopkins University said.

Also on this day: Martin Luther is excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Leo X. Gen.

Also on this day:  The first classes begin at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. U.S.

Also on this day:  British troops burn Buffalo, N.Y., during the War of 1812.The United States and Mexico sign a treaty under which the U.S. agrees to buy some 45,000 square miles of land from Mexico for $10 million in a deal known as the Gadsden Purchase.

Also on this day: Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is slain in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II.Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, is born in Raleigh, N.C.Texas is admitted as the 28th state.The massacre on Wounded Knee takes place in South Dakota as an estimated 300 Sioux Indians are killed by U.S.

Also on this day: Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei observes the planet Neptune, but mistakes it for a star. (Neptune wouldn't officially be discovered until 1846 by Johann Gottfried Galle.)Queen Mary II of England dies after more than five years of joint rule with her husband, King William III.John C.

Also on this day: Former President George Washington is eulogized by Col. Henry Lee as "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Jack Johnson becomes the first Black boxer to win the world heavyweight championship as he defeated Canadian Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia.During World War I, President Woodrow Wilson issues a proclamation authorizing the government to take over operation of the nation’s railroads.

Also on this day: The first known commemoration of Christmas on Dec. 25 takes place in Rome.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt appoints Gen.

Also on this day:  French army officer Alfred Dreyfus is convicted of treason in a court-martial that triggers worldwide charges of anti-Semitism. (Dreyfus would be vindicated eventually.) Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, who would brcome the first naturalized U.S.

Paula Abdul is pretty much just like Us.The singer’s daily life consists of doing regular activities such as working out, cooking and spending quality time with her dogs.When it comes to staying fit, the 58-year-old star enjoys yoga and Pilates.“There are certain workouts [that] just live on my calendar — yoga, Pilates, dance and dance fitness — then there’s what I like to call my ‘freestyle fitness,’” the former American Idol judge said in an interview with She Knows in 2019.

Yes, “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie.

Also on this day: The 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, is declared in effect by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

Also on this day: France recognizes American independence. Franz Schubert’s Symphony No.