1860 South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union.
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 premiere. I have actually seen this movie and thought it was very good.
1963 The Berlin Wall was opened for the first time to West Berliners, who were allowed one-day visits to relatives in the Eastern sector for the holidays.
1966 - NBA awards Seattle Supersonics a franchise for 1967-68 season. And now its gone.
1989, the United States launched Operation Just Cause, sending troops into Panama to topple the government
1998 - Brett Farve (Green Bay Packers) became the first NFL player to throw at least 30 touchdown passes for five seasons. BOOO!!!!!!!!!
2002 Trent Lott resigned as Senate Republican leader two weeks after igniting a political firestorm with racially charged remarks. And yet the govenor of Illinois is going to try to keep his seat after trying to see Obamas seat.
2005 New York City transit workers began a three-day strike. ent of General Manuel Noriega.
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