The Christmas classic directed by Frank Capra, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” premiered in New York.
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Pope John Paul II established World Youth Day, an event for young Christians around the world.
A Palestinian couple was convicted of first-degree murder for the honor killing on their daughter.
Gangs of New York, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz, was released.
The last Australian troops were evacuated from Gallipoli during World War I.
Pablo Picasso's 'Portrait of Suzanne Bloch' was stolen from the São Paulo Museum of Art, along with O Lavrador de Café by Candido Portinari.
