The Christmas classic directed by Frank Capra, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” premiered in New York.
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Gangs of New York, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz, was released.
Pope John Paul II established World Youth Day, an event for young Christians around the world.
Adolf Hitler was freed from jail early.
The horror film classic 'Scream,' starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, was released.
The Zodiac Killer claimed two more victims.
