Pope John Paul II established World Youth Day, an event for young Christians around the world.
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Cardiff was proclaimed the capital of Wales by the UK's Minister for Welsh Affairs.
The Christmas classic directed by Frank Capra, 'It's a Wonderful Life,' premiered in New York.
Lady Gaga signed a Las Vegas residency deal for $75 million at MGM Park Theatre.
The first spacewalk was made by the Soviet cosmonaut Georgy Grechko during Salyut 6 EO-1 mission.
Gangs of New York, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz, was released.
