December 8, 1941- The U.S. and Britain declare war on Japan after Pearl Harbor the day before. December 9, 1941- China issues a formal declaration of war against Japan, Germany, and Italy during World War II. December 10, 1948- The United Nation's General Assembly adopts and proclaims the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. December 11, 1998- The House Judiciary Committee approved three articles of impeachment charging President Bill Clinton with perjury and obstruction of justice. December 12, 1745- John Jay an American statesmen was born in New York City. He later became the first Chief Justice in the U.S. Supreme Court and co-wrote the Federalist Papers with Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. December 13, 1545- Pope Paul III summoned The Council of Trent to discuss doctrinal matters including the rise of Protestantism. December 14, 1911- Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer, becomes the first person to reach the South Pole. December 15, 1964- Canada adopts a new national flag featuring a red maple leaf on a white background. -
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