On this day, December 19, in 1896, Gov. Hen Camilo Polavieja ordered Dr. Jose Rizal to be court-martialed for sedition.
The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014].
On this day in 1997, the movie Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet premiered. It is one of the most successful films in history.
https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/December-19
On this day in 1958, the first radio broadcast from outer space took place when a pre-recorded Christmas message by President Dwight Eisenhower was played from a space satellite. Language of the president, “This is the President of the United States speaking. Through the marvels of scientific advance, my voice is coming to you from a satellite circling in outer space. My message is a simple one. Through this unique means, I convey to you and all mankind America’s wish for peace on earth and goodwill to men everywhere.”
https://www.todayinsci.com/12/12_19.htm
December is National Volunteers Month (Proclamation No. 55, s. 1998).
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