It was on this date in 1859 that abolitionist John Brown was hanged for the failed incitement of a slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry. And it was on this date in 1933 that The Dancing Lady premiered. The film was the first movie to introduce Fred Astaire on the big screen.
Mark's Almanac for December 2, 2021
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