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						1 This day in 1904 the Piquette Plant is completed. This day in 1893 Henry Ford becomes the Chief Engineer at the Edison Illuminating Co. Piquette Plant is Completed December 1 This day in 1904 the Piquette Plant is completed. This day in 1893 Henry Ford becomes the Chief Engineer at the Edison Illuminating Co.
2 This day in 1927 the Model A is introduced. Model A Introduced December 2 This day in 1927 the Model A is introduced.	3	4 This day in 1955 Joseph A. Galamb, chief designer of the Model T, dies. Joseph A. Galamb Dies December 4 This day in 1955 Joseph A. Galamb, chief designer of the Model T, dies.	5 This day in 1955 George Ebling, personal photographer to Henry Ford, dies George Ebling Dies December 5 This day in 1955 George Ebling, personal photographer to Henry Ford, dies	6 This day in 1940 at the Rouge ground is broken for the U.S. Navy Service School Ground Breaking at the U.S. Navy Service School December 6 This day in 1940 at the Rouge ground is broken for the U.S. Navy Service School	7 This day in 1941 Japan attacks Pearl Harbor – U.S. enters World War II. Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor December 7 This day in 1941 Japan attacks Pearl Harbor – U.S. enters World War II.	8 This day in 1942 noted architect, Albert Kahn, dies. Albert Kahn Dies December 8 This day in 1942 noted architect, Albert Kahn, dies.
9	10 This day in 1826 Henry Ford’s father, William Ford, is born in Ireland. This day in 1920 Horace Dodge, dies. Henry Ford's Father William Ford is Born December 10 This day in 1826 Henry Ford’s father, William Ford, is born in Ireland. This day in 1920 Horace Dodge, dies.	11	12 This day in 1862 Henry Ford’s uncle, John Litogot, is killed in the battle of Frederickburg VA. during American Civil War. John Litogot Dies December 12 This day in 1862 Henry Ford’s uncle, John Litogot, is killed in the battle of Frederickburg VA. during American Civil War.	13	14	15 This day in 1893 Henry, Clara and Edsel Ford I move to 58 Bagley Street in Detroit. Move to Bagley in Detroit December 15 This day in 1893 Henry, Clara and Edsel Ford I move to 58 Bagley Street in Detroit.
16	17 This day in 1956 the Ford Motor Company donates Fair Lane to the University of Michigan Dearborn Campus. Ford Motor Company Donates Fair Lane to UofM December 17 This day in 1956 the Ford Motor Company donates Fair Lane to the University of Michigan Dearborn Campus.	18 This day in 1915 the Peace Ship docks in Oslo, Norway. Peace Ship Docks in Norway December 18 This day in 1915 the Peace Ship docks in Oslo, Norway.	19	20	21	22
23	24 This day in 1893 Henry Ford tests his first built engine on the kitchen sink. Kitchen Sink Engine December 24 This day in 1893 Henry Ford tests his first built engine on the kitchen sink.	25 Merry Christmas from the Henry Ford Heritage Association Merry Christmas from the Henry Ford Heritage Association December 25 Merry Christmas from the Henry Ford Heritage Association	26	27	28 This day in 1948 Edsel B. Ford II is born. Edsel B. Ford II is Born December 28 This day in 1948 Edsel B. Ford II is born.	29 This day in 1878 Henry Ford’s personal spokesman William Cameron is born at Hamilton, OH. William Cameron is Born December 29 This day in 1878 Henry Ford’s personal spokesman William Cameron is born at Hamilton, OH.
30 This day in 1918 Henry Ford resigns as President of the Ford Motor Company. Henry Ford Resigns as President December 30 This day in 1918 Henry Ford resigns as President of the Ford Motor Company.	31 This day in 1918 Edsel Ford I becomes the Ford Motor Company President. Edsel Ford I Becomes President December 31 This day in 1918 Edsel Ford I becomes the Ford Motor Company President.

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