Tillie’s Punctured Romance

On December 21, 1914

The first feature-length silent film comedy, “Tillie’s Punctured Romance,” was released, starring Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand, and Charlie Chaplin.

This Day in History - December 21

1237

A Mongol horde led by Batu Khan conquered and sacked the Russian city of Ryazan.

1913

The first crossword puzzle was printed.

1970

Elvis Presley met President Richard Nixon in the White House.

2005

Elton John and his partner David Furnish registered their civil partnership at Windsor Town Hall on the first day civil partnerships could legally be performed in England.

1995

Israel gave control of the city of Bethlehem to Palestine.

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