December 19

What happened on December 19 in history

6 events fall on December 19, from 1154 to 1998. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on December 19

  1. 1154

    Henry II is crowned

    The first Plantagenet king is crowned at Westminster.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1776

    The American Crisis is published

    Paine writes that these are the times that try men's souls.

    Play the Exploration & revolution round

  3. 1843

    A Christmas Carol is published

    Dickens's book sells out before Christmas Eve.

    Play the 19th century round

  4. 1972

    Apollo 17 returns

    The last crewed lunar mission splashes down in the Pacific.

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  5. 1984

    The Hong Kong handover is agreed

    Britain and China sign the Joint Declaration.

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  6. 1998

    Clinton is impeached

    The House votes two articles against the president.

    Play the 20th century round