On December 9th in History
Part I
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On December 9th in 1783 - The first executions at Newgate Prison took place.
On December 9th in 1793 - "The American Minerva" was published for the first time. It was the first daily newspaper in New York City and was founded by Noah Webster.
On December 9th in 1803 - The 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the U.S. Congress. With the amendment Electors were directed to vote for a President and for a Vice-President rather than for two choices for President.
On December 9th in 1879 - Thomas Edison organized the Edison Ore Milling Company.
On December 9th in 1907 - Christmas Seals went on sale for the first time, in the Wilmington, DE, post office.
On December 9th in 1914 - The Edison Phonograph Works was destroyed by fire.
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