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1775 Continental navy organized with 7 ships
1864, during the War for Southern Independence, Union Gen. William T. Sherman sent a message to President Lincoln from Georgia, saying, "I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah
1882 1st string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison
1894 United States Golf Association forms (NYC)
1944 During the Battle of the Bulge, Germany demanded the surrender of American troops at Bastogne, Belgium; Brigadier Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe reportedly replied: "Nuts!"
1958 "Chipmunk Christmas Song" reaches #1
1978 Kenny Jones becomes The Who's new drummer
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