The Pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock, the first crossword puzzle is published, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" premieres, Gen. Patton dies, and Elvis visits Nixon at the White House, all on this day.
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1948: Actor Samuel L. Jackson, best known for his movie roles in "Jungle Fever," "Pulp Fiction," "Unbreakable" and "Snakes on a Plane," is born in Washington, D.C.