December 15th in History

1890: While resisting wrongful arrest Sitting Bull, the legendary Sioux chief,was killed by police, in South Dakota
1939: In Seaford, Delaware, Nylon commercially produced for the first time
1964: Maple Leaf' formally adopted as the symbol for the Canadian national flag
1982: Reputed to be 'Robin Hoods' tree, the 'Major Oak' in Sherwood forest, is fitted with a fire alarm
1989: Panama declares war on the United States

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