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2023<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour became the first in music history to break the billion-dollar mark in worldwide revenue, according to Pollstar’s year-end 2023 rankings. Swift’s Eras Tour grossed a record US$1.04 billion, with 4.35 million tickets sold over 60 dates, according to the concert publication.<\/p>\n

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2020<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

14 people found guilty of 2015 terror attacks on Charlie Hebdo office and supermarket in Paris.<\/p>\n

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2010<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Final episode of TV talk show “Larry King Live” airs on CNN.<\/p>\n

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2009<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Avatar, directed by James Cameron, was internationally released.<\/p>\n

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1994<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Pop diva Céline Dion marries her long-time manager René Angélil.<\/p>\n

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1973<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

O.J. Simpson becomes 1st NFL running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.<\/p>\n

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1972<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

The Miami Dolphins became the first NFL team to go unbeaten and untied in a 14-game regular season. The Dolphins went on to defeat the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII. <\/p>\n

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1966<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Jimi Hendrix Experience releases its 1st single, “Hey Joe”.<\/p>\n

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1950<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Canadien rookies Jean Béliveau and Bernie Geoffrion play their first NHL game, tying the Rangers 1-1; Boom Boom scores his first career goal.<\/p>\n

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1946<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

French fashion designer Christian Dior and his backer Marcel Boussac found fashion house Christian Dior.<\/p>\n

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1913<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Charlie Chaplin begins his film career at Keystone for $150 a week.<\/p>\n

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1903<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower hotel opens its doors to guests for the first time.<\/p>\n

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1835<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

In New York, 530 buildings were destroyed by fire. <\/p>\n

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1707<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Last recorded eruption of Mount Fuji in Japan..<\/p>\n

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1631<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Mount Vesuvius in Italy erupts, burying many villages under lava flows and killing around 3,000 people.<\/p>\n

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