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NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY
A Day That Will Live in Infamy, December 7, 1941. Remember today those who lost their lives.
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is observed annually in the United States on December 7, is to remember and honor the 2,403 victims who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. On August 23, 1994, United States Congress, by Pub.L. 103–308, designated December 7 of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.[1] National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day. It is a tradition to fly the Flag of the United States at half-staff until sunset in honor of dead patriots.

TODAY IN NYR HISTORY December 7
1926: In the first meeting between the Rangers and Boston Bruins, the Blueshirts win, 1-0, in Boston.

1941: On Pearl Harbor Day, the Rangers defeat the Boston Bruins, 5-4, at MSG.

1979: The Rangers travel to Hartford for the first time, and defeat the Whalers, 7-4. The victory is the Rangers’ first against the Whalers/Hurricanes franchise.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 12/7; Ivan "Ching Johnson D (1926-1937), Peter Laviolette D (1988-1989), Nick Mickoski LW (1948-1954), Earl Siebert D (1931-1936)

It's Time for that Annual NY Rangers Western Canada Road Trip. Wednesday 12/9 10:00 PM @ Vancouver, Friday 12/11 9:00 PM @ Edmonton & Saturday 12/12 10:00 PM @ Calgary! Fire up the Zamboni & Follow Our NY Rangers to Victory!