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Apollo program: The crew of Apollo 8 enters into orbit around the Moon, becoming the first humans to do so. They performed ten lunar orbits, took the Earthrise photograph, broadcast live TV pictures, and read the first ten verses of Genesis.
First flight of Britain's Handley Page Victor strategic bomber.
World War II: U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower is named Supreme Allied Commander for Operation Overlord.
Former Confederate officers Frank McCord, Richard Reed, John Lester, John Kennedy, J. Calvin Jones, and James Crowe form the Ku Klux Klan.
Died: Hedwiga, duchess of Saxony.
Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, where he is hosted by fellow poet Pei Di.
Chinese emperor Xiao Yan names Xiao Tong his heir designate.
Born: Galba, Roman emperor (died 69).