1817 – First sword swallower in US performs (NYC)
1847 – Opera “Marta” is produced (Vienna)
1911 – 3rd CFL Grey Cup: U of Toronto defeats Toronto Argonauts, 14-7
1940 – SS Patria carrying illegal immigrants sinks in port of Haifa, 200 die
1949 – “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” appears on music charts
1953 – Hungary beats England in soccer match, 6-3
1976 – The Band’s farewell concert at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom
1979 – “Most Happy Fella” closes at Majestic Theater NYC after 53 performances
1990 – 78th CFL Grey Cup: Winn Blue Bombers defeat Edmonton Eskimos, 50-11
2012 – 26th Soul Train Music Awards: Miguel, Beyoncé win