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2020
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2018
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady breaks Peyton Manning’s record for most touchdown passes in NFL history (582).
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2017
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” directed by Rian Johnson, starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Adam Driver premieres in Los Angeles.
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2005
“Brokeback Mountain” film released, directed by Ang Lee, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, based on story by Annie Proulx.
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1992
Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana announced their separation.
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1990
Lech Wałęsa wins Poland’s 1st direct presidential election in Poland.
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Pope John Paul canonizes Marie-Marguérite d’Youville, founder, in 1755, of the Sisters of Charity of the Hôpital Général (Soeurs grises or Grey Nuns).
1971
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1967
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1965
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” first Peanuts animated special premieres on CBS in the US.
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1962
“Lawrence of Arabia,” by David Lean had its world premiere in London.
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1755
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