1. On December 22, 1769, Marylander Samuel Chase was admitted to the bar and began practicing law – a career that would eventually take him to the U.S. Supreme Court.

2. In 1864, the Battle of Cameron’s Depot took place in Charles County, Maryland. It was a significant skirmish during the American Civil War.

3. On December 22, 1927, the Tydings-McDuffie Act was signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge. The act provided for the independence of the Philippines from the United States.

4. In 1950, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was officially opened to traffic on December 22. It spans 4.3 miles and connects Maryland’s Eastern Shore with the mainland.

5. On December 22, 1981, the first experimental drive across the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel took place. The tunnel, which was completed in 1957, is a major transportation route for commuters and travelers.