Virginia became the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.
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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.
A five-day pollution red alert was declared in Beijing and 21 other Chinese cities.
The Boston Tea Party protest occurred.
O.J. Simpson became the first NFL running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.
