1. The Minnesota Twins Win Two World Series Titles
On December 12, 1986, the Minnesota Twins won their first World Series title, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7. They would go on to win another World Series title in 1991, also on December 12, defeating the Atlanta Braves in seven games.

2. The First Cross-Country Journey in a Gasoline-Powered Car
On December 12, 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson became the first person to drive an automobile cross-country from San Francisco, California, to New York City, New York. His car, a Winton touring car, was powered by gas and had an average speed of around 50 miles per hour.

3. The Birth of Ely, Minnesota
On December 12, 1888, the town of Ely, Minnesota, was incorporated. Located in northern Minnesota, Ely was built around the rich iron ore deposits found in the area. Today, the town is a popular tourist destination, known for its outdoor recreation opportunities and scenic beauty.

4. The Burlington Strike
On December 12, 1887, workers for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad went on strike to protest the company's decision to reduce wages. The strike resulted in violence and the intervention of federal troops. It lasted for several weeks and ended with the workers' defeat.

5. The Lindbergh Kidnapping
On December 12, 1934, Charles Lindbergh Jr., the infant son of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was kidnapped from his home in Hopewell, New Jersey. The search for the baby would become one of the most high-profile investigations in American history. A year later, the perpetrator, Bruno Hauptmann, would be arrested, tried and executed for the crime.