1779 – Ching-Thang Khomba is crowned King of Manipur
1966 – “Daktari” African adventure series premieres on CBS TV
1967 – Romeinse Curie installs Council for Pontifical Study commission
1981 – “Tintypes” closes at John Golden Theater NYC after 93 performances
1985 – CDC MMWR publishes guidelines for screening U.S. blood supply for AIDS antibodies with ELISA test that would be available later that year
1987 – NFC Championship, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford: New York Giants beat Washington Redskins, 17-0
1998 – Sidi-Hamed massacre takes place in Algeria, over 100 people are killed.
1998 – 24th People’s Choice Awards: Harrison Ford and Julia Roberts win (Dramatic Motion Picture) and Tim Allen and Oprah Winfrey win (TV)
1999 – Marty Schottenheimer resigns as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs
2004 – 30th People’s Choice Awards: Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts win (Dramatic Motion Picture) and Ray Romano and Jennifer Aniston win (TV)