The popular Christmas comedy movie, Elf, was released in the USA.
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Colorado became the second US state to give women the right to vote.
RedOctane released Guitar Hero for PlayStation 2 in North America.
Using Johannes Kepler's predictions, French scientist Pierre Gassendi became the first person to witness Mercury's transit between the Earth and the Sun.
The Stoughton Musical Society, the oldest musical society in the US, was formed.
Hilary Clinton made history when she became the first-ever First Lady to win a seat for the Democrats in the Senate.