H.G. Wells 1866
- 1893 - Frank Duryea took what is believed to be the first gasoline- powered automobile for a test drive. The "horseless carriage" was designed by Frank and Charles Duryea.
- 1897 - The New York Sun ran the "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial. It was in response to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon.
- 1931 - Japanese forces began occupying China's northeast territory of Manchuria.
- 1949 - Communist leaders proclaimed The People's Republic of China.
- 1957 - "Perry Mason", the television series, made its debut on CBS-TV. The show was on for 9 years.
- 1970 - "NFL Monday Night Football" made its debut on ABC-TV. The game was between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets. The Browns won 31-21.
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