Climate activist Greta Thunberg was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year.
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Thirty Native Americans attacked Myles Standish and a group of eighteen settlers. This became known as the 'First Encounter.'
Wall Street film directed by Oliver Stone starring Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen, was released.
Tiger Woods announced his indefinite leave from professional golf to focus on his marriage.
The US FDA approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
Indiana became the 19th state to join the United States of America.