TODAY IN HISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT

Dec. 22, 2010

President Barack Obama signed a law allowing gays for the first time in history to serve openly in America’s military, repealing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

ON THIS DATE

1937

The first center tube of the Lincoln Tunnel connecting New York City and New Jersey beneath the Hudson River was opened to traffic.

1944

During the World War II Battle of the Bulge, U.S. Brig. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe rejected a German demand for surrender, writing “Nuts!” in his official reply.

1984

New York City resident Bernhard Goetz shot and wounded four youths on a Manhattan subway, claiming they were about to rob him.