“Lawrence of Arabia” film directed by David Lean, was released in the United States.
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Mariah Carey's single 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' reached number one, 25 years after its release.
Vasco da Gama became the first European to sail along Africa's East Coast.
The Great White Fleet began its worldwide navigation.
'Jingle Bells' became the first song played in space when it was broadcast during NASA's Gemini 6 space flight.
The Boston Tea Party protest occurred.