On December 29.1876 ; The Ashtabula River railroad disaster occurs, leaving 64 injured and 92 dead at Ashtabula, Ohio. source
On December 29.1876 ; The Ashtabula River railroad disaster occurs, leaving 64 injured and 92 dead at Ashtabula, Ohio.
On December 29.1939 ; First flight of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. source
On December 29.1939 ; First flight of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator.
On December 29.2012 ; A Tupolev Tu-204 airliner crashes in a ditch between the airport fence and the M3 highway after overshooting a runway at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia, killing five people and leaving three others critically injured source
On December 29.2012 ; A Tupolev Tu-204 airliner crashes in a ditch between the airport fence and the M3 highway after overshooting a runway at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia, killing five people and leaving three others critically injured
On December 30.1903 ; A fire at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago, Illinois kills at least 605. source
On December 30.1903 ; A fire at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago, Illinois kills at least 605.
On December 30.2006 ; The Indonesian passenger ferry MV Senopati Nusantara sinks in a storm, resulting in at least 400 deaths. source
On December 30.2006 ; The Indonesian passenger ferry MV Senopati Nusantara sinks in a storm, resulting in at least 400 deaths.
On December 30.2013 ; More than 100 people are killed when anti-government forces attack key buildings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. source
On December 30.2013 ; More than 100 people are killed when anti-government forces attack key buildings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
On December 31.1759 ; Arthur Guinness signs a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum and starts brewing Guinness. source
On December 31.1759 ; Arthur Guinness signs a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum and starts brewing Guinness.
On December 31.1986 ; Arson at the Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico kills 97 people and injures 140. source
On December 31.1986 ; Arson at the Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico kills 97 people and injures 140.
On December 31.1998 ; The European Exchange Rate Mechanism freezes the values of the legacy currencies in the Eurozone, and establishes the value of the euro currency. source
On December 31.1998 ; The European Exchange Rate Mechanism freezes the values of the legacy currencies in the Eurozone, and establishes the value of the euro currency.
On December 31.2014 ; A New Year's Eve celebration stampede in Shanghai kills at least 36 people and injures 49 others. source
On December 31.2014 ; A New Year's Eve celebration stampede in Shanghai kills at least 36 people and injures 49 others.
Jose Mujica, In 2010, his annual personal wealth declaration - mandatory for officials in Uruguay - was $1,800 (£1,100), the value of his 1987 Volkswagen Beetle. source
Jose Mujica, In 2010, his annual personal wealth declaration - mandatory for officials in Uruguay - was $1,800 (£1,100), the value of his 1987 Volkswagen Beetle.
The elderly lovebirds: Owl parents with combined age of 62 hatch a chick after both survive to DOUBLE their life expectancy. source
The elderly lovebirds: Owl parents with combined age of 62 hatch a chick after both survive to DOUBLE their life expectancy.
Shawn Dwayne Marion signed a 3-year, $4.9 million contract with the Phoenix Suns and in 2006. source
Shawn Dwayne Marion signed a 3-year, $4.9 million contract with the Phoenix Suns and in 2006.
Shawn Dwayne Marion played for the team and on his last season with the Suns, he earned an annual salary of $15,070,000. source
Shawn Dwayne Marion played for the team and on his last season with the Suns, he earned an annual salary of $15,070,000.
Shawn Dwayne Marion was traded to Miami Heat in exchange for Shaquille O’Neal. In season 2007-08, he made over $16 million with the Miami Heat. source
Shawn Dwayne Marion was traded to Miami Heat in exchange for Shaquille O’Neal. In season 2007-08, he made over $16 million with the Miami Heat.
Shawn Dwayne Marion was also known for his unorthodox shooting form. source
Shawn Dwayne Marion was also known for his unorthodox shooting form.
In July 2009, Shawn Dwayne Marion signed a a five-year $39 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. Currently, he is still playing for the Mavericks. source
In July 2009, Shawn Dwayne Marion signed a a five-year $39 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. Currently, he is still playing for the Mavericks.
Throughout his NBA career, Shawn Dwayne Marion has already made around $600,000 from endorsements alone. He has endorsed brands such as Foot Locker and Nike. source
Throughout his NBA career, Shawn Dwayne Marion has already made around $600,000 from endorsements alone. He has endorsed brands such as Foot Locker and Nike.
In the 2013–14 season, Christopher Wesson Bosh played and started in 79 games, averaging 16.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game source
In the 2013–14 season, Christopher Wesson Bosh played and started in 79 games, averaging 16.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game
On December 29 against the Orlando Magic. In just under 33 minutes of action, Christopher Wesson Bosh recorded 20 points and 8 rebounds in the 101-102 loss. source
On December 29 against the Orlando Magic. In just under 33 minutes of action, Christopher Wesson Bosh recorded 20 points and 8 rebounds in the 101-102 loss.
On February 21, 2015, Christopher Wesson Bosh was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a blood clot on one of his lungs. source
On February 21, 2015, Christopher Wesson Bosh was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a blood clot on one of his lungs.
Dwight Howard's mother had seven miscarriages before he was born. source
Dwight Howard's mother had seven miscarriages before he was born.
LeBron James accepted two throwback jerseys worth $845 from an urban clothing store in exchange for posing for pictures, source
LeBron James accepted two throwback jerseys worth $845 from an urban clothing store in exchange for posing for pictures,
In 2004, Kevin Garnett led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals and won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. source
In 2004, Kevin Garnett led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals and won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award.
Kevin Garnett has several tattoos, including one with his initials and another one that reads “Blood, Sweat and Tears”. source
Kevin Garnett has several tattoos, including one with his initials and another one that reads “Blood, Sweat and Tears”.
Kevin Garnett announced his retirement in September 2016. source
Kevin Garnett announced his retirement in September 2016.
Ray Allen Made A Lot Of Money (He would finish his career with a total of $184,356,410 in earnings). source
Ray Allen Made A Lot Of Money (He would finish his career with a total of $184,356,410 in earnings).
Paul Anthony Pierce 10-time NBA All-Star (2002-06, 2008-12). source
Paul Anthony Pierce 10-time NBA All-Star (2002-06, 2008-12).
Dwyane Wade says his dream is to “leave the world a better place than I found it,” and to that mission the Wade’s World Foundation has a goal of providing support to various education,health and family service programs source
Dwyane Wade says his dream is to “leave the world a better place than I found it,” and to that mission the Wade’s World Foundation has a goal of providing support to various education,health and family service programs
Dwyane Wade, Haiti in January 2010 to assist the victims of the earthquakes in Haiti source
Dwyane Wade, Haiti in January 2010 to assist the victims of the earthquakes in Haiti