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On this day 22 Dec
1666 The French Academy of Sciences, founded by Louis XIV
1849 The execution of Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky by firing squad is called off at the last moment
1882 1st string of Christmas tree lights created by Thomas Edison
1978 Thailand adopts constitution
1989 After 23 years of dictatorial rule, Romania ousts communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu from power
1992 Ballon d'Or: Milan's Dutch striker Marco van Basten wins his 3rd title as best football player in Europe
1998 Ballon d'Or: Juventus' French midfielder Zinedine Zidane is named best football player in Europe
Birthdays:
Roger II 1095-1154
Frank Kellogg 1856-1937
Steve Garvey 77th
Gabriel Medina 32nd
DaBaby 34th