Happy New Year’s Eve – we hope you’ve had an amazing year! December 31st is officially No Interruptions Day and Make Up Your Mind Day.
We’ve made it to the very last day of the year, that’s a reason to celebrate!
Those of you who were born on New Year’s Eve share the Capricorn star sign.
You probably already guessed this, but today has been a very important day in history, it’s the end of a year, but also the start of something new! Here you’ll find some interesting facts and events that all happened on New Year’s Eve throughout history.
Did you know that on this day in 1977, Ted Bundy escaped from jail? He broke through the ceiling of the chief jailer’s apartment and, wearing clothes he found there, walked out the front door.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about December 31st in history!
What Happened On December 31 In History?
The Washington Post called the Lorde a bigot in an ad after she canceled her show in Israel.
Boris Yeltsin resigned as the President of Russia, which left Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as acting President.
The Fog Bowl, a heavy, dense fog rolled over Soldier Field in Chicago during second quarter of the Bears vs Eagles NFC Divisional Playoff Game. It cut the visibility to 15-20 yards.
Ted Bundy escaped from jail.
Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Caesar’s Palace Fountain.
The first electric-powered bicycle was patented by American inventor Ogden Bolton Jr.
Roman Emperor Commodus survived an assassination attempt.
Did you know that on this day, December 31st 1977, Ted Bundy escaped from jail?