Christmas was celebrated in Rome, marking the first time in recorded history that the holiday was celebrated.
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William the Conqueror was crowned king of England at Westminster Abbey, London.
The Santa Maria sunk.
Paul McCartney and actress Jane Asher announced their engagement.
Cassini orbiter released the Huygens probe, which successfully landed on Saturn's moon Titan.
The show trial of Romanian Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu occurred.
