Here are 5 interesting facts on December 19 in the history of the District of Columbia:

1. In 1941, the United States declared war on Japan after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, which led to the involvement of the United States in World War II.

2. In 1975, the Senate Intelligence Committee, led by Senator Frank Church, issued its final report on its investigation into abuses committed by the Central Intelligence Agency and other agencies during the Cold War. The report revealed illegal and unethical practices such as assassination attempts, surveillance, and domestic spying.

3. In 1998, the United States House of Representatives approved two articles of impeachment against President Bill Clinton for perjury and obstruction of justice regarding his affair with Monica Lewinsky. This made Clinton the second U.S. president to be impeached.

4. In 2008, the Washington Nationals announced that they had signed pitcher Daniel Cabrera to a one-year contract. Cabrera had previously played for the Baltimore Orioles and was known for his strong throwing arm and inconsistent control.

5. In 2019, the District of Columbia City Council passed the Community Safety and Health Amendment Act, which decriminalized several lower-level offenses, such as fare evasion, and redirected the resources to social services. The law aimed to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system and prioritize public health and community well-being over punishment.