1823

The poem “Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas” was published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel of New York; the verse, more popularly known as “The Night Before Christmas,” was attributed to Clement C. Moore.

1913

The Federal Reserve System was created as President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act.

1941

During World War II, American forces on Wake Island surrendered to the Japanese.

1972

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris scored a game-winning touchdown against the Oakland Raiders on a deflected pass, which became known as the “Immaculate Reception.”