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December 7th ~ On this day in 1972, the final manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 17, was launched. Learn about this and all of the Apollo missions @ your library.

See images from the last several years of SDSM&T Parade of Trees on the library web page , or on ContentDM.

December 6 ~ On this day in 1962 the United States abandoned the Skybolt ballastic missile program. Want to know the what, where and why of ballistic missiles , find it @ your library.

December 5 On this day in 1893, the first electric car was put on display. The vehicle, built in Toronto, could travel as far as 15 miles between charges. Check out the developement of the electric car @ your library.

December 4 ~ On this day in 1843, a patent was issued for manila paper (made from sails, canvas and rope). Curious about the origins of everyday items ? Find out about them @ your library.

On this day in 1964 "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" is shown on network television for the first time. Explore and enjoy folklore @ your library

December 3 - William Phipps Blake accepts position as President of the Faculty then reconsiders and declines the position [Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Centennial: An Illustrated History, 1885-1985". 1985, pg. 6]