1. In 1790, the Potomac Company was chartered by the Virginia General Assembly, with George Washington as one of its directors. The company was responsible for improving navigation on the Potomac River, which was a vital transportation route for goods and people.
2. On December 16, 1835, Congress officially recognized the District of Columbia as the capital of the United States. The district had been formed in 1790, but it wasn't until 45 years later that it was given formal recognition and representation in Congress.
3. In 1929, the National Arboretum was established in Washington, D.C. to serve as a living museum of trees and plants. Today, the arboretum covers over 400 acres and features a diverse collection of over 15,000 plants.
4. The first recorded snowfall in Washington, D.C. on December 16 occurred in 1942. The city is notorious for its mild winters, but every few years it experiences a major snowstorm that can shut down roads and public transportation.
5. On December 16, 2008, the Washington Nationals officially signed pitcher Daniel Cabrera to a one-year contract. Cabrera had previously played for the Baltimore Orioles, and the Nationals hoped he would bring some much-needed stability to their pitching rotation. However, he struggled with injuries and was released the following year.
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