“Lawrence of Arabia” film directed by David Lean, was released in the United States.
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The name 'Euro' was officially adopted for European Currency.
The mayor of Flint, Michigan, declared a state of emergency over contaminated water.
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.
Mariah Carey's single 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' reached number one, 25 years after its release.
