O.J. Simpson became the first NFL running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.
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German armies took Allied forces by surprise in the Ardennes, marking the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge.
The Great White Fleet began its worldwide navigation.
The Boston Tea Party protest occurred.
The name 'Euro' was officially adopted for European Currency.
The mayor of Flint, Michigan, declared a state of emergency over contaminated water.
