New Year's Day: A Brief History Mystery Cache

There are big days and there are little days. It's New Year's Day; which will this be?

Some New Year's Days are more memorable than others. Let's see what you know about some historical New Year's Days...

1. What was the last name of the U.S. President who set a record for handshakes in a single day, shaking 8,513 hands on January 1 1907?
2. On New Year’s Day of 1863 what famous proclamation went into effect? (use one word only)
3. On New Year’s Day 1818, what book was published anonymously by Mary Shelly?
4. On New Year’s Day of 1892, Annie Moore, a teenager from County Cork, Ireland, was the first immigrant to be processed at the new depot on what island? (use one word only)

As you begin each day in 2022, remember that every day could be a big day. I hope that 2022 is full of good ones for you. Happy New Year!