US President Harry Truman officially proclaimed the end of World War II.
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The Fog Bowl, a heavy, dense fog rolled over Soldier Field in Chicago during the second quarter of the Bears vs. Eagles NFC Divisional Playoff Game.
The New Year's Eve Ball was lowered in New York Times Square for the very first time.
The British East India Trading Company was given a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I.
Blizzard Entertainment released the first Diablo game.
Barbra Streisand performed her first live public concert in 20 years.
