Cassini orbiter released the Huygens probe, which successfully landed on Saturn’s moon Titan.
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George Washington crossed Delaware, in which he surprised and defeated 1,400 Hessians.
The show trial of Romanian Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu occurred.
To Kill a Mockingbird film was released.
The play 'Why Marry?' opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City.
Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony forbade game playing on Christmas.
