On this day in history - Today, December, 7

Today in History

• 2004 Hamid Karzai takes office

  The Afghan politician took office as the President of the Islamic Republic in Afghanistan's first di

• 1982 December Murders in Suriname

  Fifteen prominent Surinamese men were kidnapped and subsequently murdered over 3 days by the militar

• 1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor

  The Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack was the

• 1787 First state to ratify the U.S. Constitution

  Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution. Because of this, it is som

• 1732 Royal Opera House opens its doors

  The popular performing arts venue in Covent Garden, London houses the Royal Opera and the Royal Bal