The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, was released.
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Paul McCartney and actress Jane Asher announced their engagement.
The show trial of Romanian Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu occurred.
Christmas was celebrated in Rome, marking the first time in recorded history that the holiday was celebrated.
The Santa Maria sunk.
The play 'Why Marry?' opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City.