On this day: December 26
The Dakota 38
The execution of the Dakota 38 on December 26, 1862, is a somber and pivotal chapter in American history. It remains the largest mass execution ever conducted by the United States government.
The Exorcist premieres
Released on December 26, 1973, The Exorcist didn't just scare audiences—it traumatized them. Directed by William Friedkin and based on William Peter Blatty’s novel, it became the first horror film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.