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December 31st - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on December 31st. If you celebrate your birthday on December 31st, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
December 31st 1869
Henri Matisse was born.
December 31st 1937
Actor Anthony Hopkins was born.
December 31st 1938
The American actress Rosalind Cash was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
December 31st 1985
The American singer Rick Nelson died, age 45.
December 31st 1993
The director and producer Arthur Dreifuss died, age 85.
December 31st 1994
The actor Woody Strode died, age 80.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
December 31st 1909
In New York, the Manhattan Bridge connecting Lower Manhattan with Brooklyn was opened.
December 31st 1960
In Britain the farthing ceased to be legal tender.
December 31st 1960
This was the last day for call-up to national service in Britain.
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