George Washington crosses the Delaware, "To Kill a Mockingbird" premieres, Gorbachev resigns, and passengers on a Christmas flight into Detroit foil the "Underwear Bomber," all on this day.
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1958: Hall of Fame baseball player Rickey Henderson, widely regarded as the sport's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner, is born in Chicago, Ill. He holds the major league records for career stolen bases, runs scored, unintentional walks and leadoff home runs.