Paul McCartney and actress Jane Asher announced their engagement.
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To Kill a Mockingbird film was released.
George Washington crossed Delaware, in which he surprised and defeated 1,400 Hessians.
Cassini orbiter released the Huygens probe, which successfully landed on Saturn's moon Titan.
The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, was released.
William the Conqueror was crowned king of England at Westminster Abbey, London.
