On this day in history, December 20th, we explore a collection of fascinating events that shaped our world. Travel back in time to 1803, and witness the completion of the Louisiana Purchase, a deal that doubled the size of the United States! Later, we'll mark the somber anniversary of South Carolina's secession from the Union in 1860, a pivotal moment leading up to the Civil War. But it's not all serious history, as we'll also celebrate the birth of the iconic superhero, Captain America, whose first comic book hit the stands on this day in 1940! Join us as we uncover the intriguing stories and significant figures who have left their mark on December 20th.