George Washington crossed Delaware, in which he surprised and defeated 1,400 Hessians.
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The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, was released.
Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony forbade game playing on Christmas.
To Kill a Mockingbird film was released.
The show trial of Romanian Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu occurred.
The James Webb Space Telescope was launched from the Guiana Space Center.
