“Lawrence of Arabia” film directed by David Lean, was released in the United States.
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German armies took Allied forces by surprise in the Ardennes, marking the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge.
Virginia became the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.
The Great White Fleet began its worldwide navigation.
The Boston Tea Party protest occurred.
Mariah Carey's single 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' reached number one, 25 years after its release.
