On this day in 1223, St. Francis created the world's first Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy.

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On this day in 1882, the first Christmas tree with electric lights was displayed at the home of Edward Hibberd Johnson. 

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On this day in 1970, rock icon Elvis Presley met with President Richard Nixon at the White House.

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On this day in 1946, Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" premiered at the Globe Theatre in New York City.

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On this day in 1854, Captain Jonathan Davis squared off against 14 bandits in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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On this day in 1965, American speed skater Ken LeBel set a world record by jumping over 17 barrels while wearing ice skates.

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On this day in 1973, the American Psychiatric Association reversed its stance on homosexuality, declaring that it is not a mental illness. 

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On this day in 1926, acclaimed novelist Agatha Christie resurfaced after a mysterious 11-day disappearance.

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On this day in 1920, Hans Riegel founded the Haribo candy company in Bonn, Germany.

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On this day in 1980, a notebook containing writings and illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction for $5.1 million. 

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