1941 – Japans invasion leader lands on Luzon, Philippines.

1978 – Thailand adopts constitution.

1984 – Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” single goes #1 for 6 weeks.

1994 – “Christmas Carol” opens at Richard Rodgers Theater NYC for 18 perfs.

1996 – Steelers’ Kordell Stewart runs quarterback record 80 yds for TD.