The New Year’s Eve Ball was lowered in New York Times Square for the very first time.
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Denmark's Queen Margrethe announced that she would end her 52-year-long reign.
Roman Emperor Commodus survived an assassination attempt.
US President Harry Truman officially proclaimed the end of World War II.
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.
Blizzard Entertainment released the first Diablo game.
