On This Day in History December 19 1966
AP notes December 19 marks the 253rd day of 1966 with notable events from 1776 Paine's The Crisis published in Pennsylvania Journal to 1994 William Green elected AFL president and 1939 German freight sought refuge in Fort Lauderdale Florida during pursuit. Other entries include Eisenhower 1950 appointed supreme commander and Nixon 1969 assessments in Hungary.