Gangs of New York, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz, was released.
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The first spacewalk was made by the Soviet cosmonaut Georgy Grechko during Salyut 6 EO-1 mission.
The Zodiac Killer claimed two more victims.
US President Barack Obama received a vaccine jab against the swine flu.
The Christmas classic directed by Frank Capra, 'It's a Wonderful Life,' premiered in New York.
The horror film classic 'Scream,' starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, was released.