December 15 on this day:
In 1939 the movie"Gone With The Wind"premiered in Atlanta,Georgia.Based on the best selling novel by Margaret Mitchell,"Gone With The Wind"follows the triumphs and tragedies of the Southern aristocracy during the Civil War era.In recent years civil rights groups have criticized it for its unflattering portrayal of African Americans,and historians agree that it does not accurately portray Southern life during the Antebellum and Reconstruction eras.Despite these notable shortcomings,it remains the most celebrated movie of all time,and when adjusted for inflation,the most profitable.
In 1890 federal soldiers shot and killed Sioux leader.Sitting Bull at his cabin at Standing Rock,South Dakota.
In 1986 Carnegie Hall re-opened for performances after a major renovation.