Dec 21, 1620 – The “Mayflower”, and its passengers, pilgrims from England, landed at Plymouth Rock, MA.
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Dec 20, 1946 – The Frank Capra film “It’s A Wonderful Life” had a preview showing for charity at New York City’s Globe Theatre, a day before its “official” world premiere. James Stewart and Donna Reed star in the film.
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Dec 19, 1843 – Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” was first published in England.
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Dec 18, 1865 – Slavery was abolished in the United States with the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution being ratified.
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Dec 17, 1969 – Television history was made when Tiny Tim and Miss Vicki Budinger were married on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson.
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Dec 16, 1770 – Composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany.
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Dec 15, 1966 – Walter Elias “Walt” Disney died in Los Angeles at the age of 65.
CBS News forever changed the face of broadcast journalism with the premiere of 60 MINUTES. It was a revolution in television programming created by veteran newsman Don Hewitt, born on this day in 1922.
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Dec 14, 1968 – Tommy James and the Shondells released “Crimson & Clover.”
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Dec 13, 1961 – Anna Mary Robertson Moses, “Grandma Moses,” passed away at the age of 101.
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