It happened today – this day in history – December 12
1694: The Royal Society censures Edmond Halley for suggesting in a paper titled ‘Some considerations about the cause of the
Read more1694: The Royal Society censures Edmond Halley for suggesting in a paper titled ‘Some considerations about the cause of the
Read more1138: An earthquake in Aleppo, Syria, kills an estimated 230,000 people. 1737: An earthquake kills 300,000 and destroys half of
Read more1492: Christopher Columbus changes course… and misses Florida. 1690: The English attack Quebec. 1737: A cyclone causes 40 foot waves
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