History: December 4 (#2)

History: December 4 (#2)
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December 4, 1991 Pan American World Airways ceases its operations after 64 years.

Commentary

Commentary

On December 4, in the year 1991: Pan American World Airways ceases its operations after 64 years. Pan American World Airways, originally founded as Pan American Airways and more commonl y known as Pan Am, was an airline that was the principal and largest international air carrier and unofficial flag carrier of the United States for much of the 20th century. Why December 4, 1991 matters: Pan American World Airways ceases its operations after 64 years. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: December 4, 1991 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Pan American World Airways ceases its operations after 64 years. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Am (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)