Virginia became the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.
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The name 'Euro' was officially adopted for European Currency.
German armies took Allied forces by surprise in the Ardennes, marking the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge.
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.
O.J. Simpson became the first NFL running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.
