On This Day — 31 December
Key events, births, and deaths on December 31st throughout history
Historical Events
406
Germanic tribes cross the Rhine, invading Roman Gaul.
1923
Time magazine publishes its first issue.
1999
Euro currency introduced in financial markets.
2006
Puerto Rico celebrates 108th anniversary of U.S. possession.
Notable Births
1879
Alfred Döblin – German novelist & essayist.
1937
Anthony Hopkins – Welsh actor.
1979
Bridget Fonda – American actress.
In Memoriam
1968
Enrico Fermi – Italian-American physicist.
1997
Mother Teresa – Catholic nun & missionary.
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