Today In History December 1, 2025Welcome back to Today in History. Here’s what happened on December 1st. In 1955, Rosa Parks changed the world with one powerful word: “No.” When she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, her arrest sparked the year-long bus boycott that helped launch the Civil Rights Movement and elevate a young Martin Luther King Jr. onto the national stage. December 1st is also World AIDS Day, first recognized in 1988 a global reminder to support those affected by HIV/AIDS and continue the push for awareness, compassion, and medical progress. In 1990, deep beneath the English Channel, British and French crews broke through the final wall of rock, meeting face-to-face to complete the main tunnel of the Chunnel, one of the greatest engineering feats of the century. And going back to 1640, Portugal restored its independence from Spain an enduring celebration of national identity and resilience. From courage, to health advocacy, to engineering triumphs, December 1st is a day of breakthroughs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-in-history--5827249/support.

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