On This Day: The Simpsons airs first standalone episode
On Dec. 17, 1989, The Simpsons, which began as a feature of The Tracy Ullman Show, had its first stand-alone episode broadcast. The popular animated series has spurred look-alike contests, college classes, tattoos and controversy.
By (0) The Simpsons store is promoted at an international fashion mall in Beijing on May 6, 2016. On December 17, 1989, The Simpsons, which began as a feature of The Tracy Ullman Show, had its first stand-alone episode broadcast. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo
On December 17, 1939, the Nazi warship Graf Spee was scuttled off the coast of Uruguay as British vessels pursued it after the Battle of the River Plate. File Photo courtesy of the York Space Institutional Respository
A look at December in Georgetown County throughout history . . .
125 years ago, 1895
A private car came on Monday bringing Messrs. Woods, Fisher, Weister and others to enjoy some of our fine sport, shooting ducks, as the guests of Gen. E.P. Alexander on South Island. . . Attention, Georgetown Rifle Guards! You are hereby summoned to attend a drill of your company on Tuesday, December 10th, at 9 oâclock sharp, at your armory. Every member is urged to attend. H. Schenk, Secretary. . . Under the management of several young ladies of the Episcopal Church, a program of melody, wit and music will be given at the Standard Theatre on Thursday, the 19th of December. The object is to raise funds to repair and tune the church organ. The management is pledged to a bright program without any tedious waits. The public is promised a rich and racy treat. Adults 25 cents. Children 15 cents.