It happened on a… December 28

“The Hail Mary”, with 32 seconds left in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach throws a legendary 50-yard winning touchdown pass to Drew Pearson to defeat the Minnesota Vikings, and the “Hail Mary” play is born.

Beatles’ “White Album” goes #1 & stays #1 for 9 weeks.

Canadiens’ right winger Maurice Richard the first player in NHL history to score eight points in one game.

Montreal’s Georges Vezina becomes the first NHL goalie to record an assist during the Canadiens’ 6-3 win over the Toronto Arenas.

“Cyrano de Bergerac,” the play by Edmond Rostand, premiered in Paris, France.

The Lumière brothers perform for their first paying audience at the Grand Cafe in Boulevard des Capucines, marking the debut of the cinema.

Mexico’s independence was recognized by Spain.