Christmas was celebrated in Rome, marking the first time in recorded history that the holiday was celebrated.
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The James Webb Space Telescope was launched from the Guiana Space Center.
The show trial of Romanian Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu occurred.
To Kill a Mockingbird film was released.
William the Conqueror was crowned king of England at Westminster Abbey, London.
Paul McCartney and actress Jane Asher announced their engagement.
