1843
Publication of 'A Christmas Carol'
Charles Dickens's beloved novella 'A Christmas Carol' was first published in London. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption profoundly influenced the modern Western celebration of Christmas.
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All Events
1972
Apollo 17 Returns to Earth
The Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the South Pacific Ocean, marking the end of the final crewed mission to the Moon in the 20th century. The mission set several records, including the longest lunar surface extravehicular activities.
1998
Impeachment of President Bill Clinton
The U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Bill Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice related to the Monica Lewinsky scandal. He was later acquitted by the Senate in 1999.
1946
Start of the First Indochina War
After months of rising tensions, the First Indochina War began when Viet Minh forces under Ho Chi Minh launched a widespread attack against French colonial rule in Hanoi. This conflict would eventually lead to the Vietnam War.
1984
The 'Phantom of the Opera' Musical Premieres
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' premiered at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. It would go on to become one of the longest-running and most successful musicals in history.