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On This Day: December 19

5 verified moments happened on December 19. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

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  1. 1948 The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Cardinals 7-0 in a blizzard to win their first NFL ChampionshipSports · Source: Wikipedia / Pro-Football-Reference, 1948 NFL Championship Game
  2. 1948 In a blizzard, Steve Van Buren's lone touchdown gives the Eagles a shutout over the Cardinals for their first title.Pro Football · Source: History.com, 'The NFL's Bizarre Blizzard Bowl'; Wikipedia (Dec 19 1948)
  3. 1997🚢 James Cameron's Titanic opens in North America and sails on to become the highest-grossing film of its era.Movies & TV · Source: Wikipedia, 'Titanic (1997 film)' (Dec 19 1997)
  4. 2001💍 Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring opens nationwide, beginning an epic trilogy.Movies & TV · Source: Wikipedia, 'The Fellowship of the Ring' US release (Dec 19 2001)
  5. 2010 DeSean Jackson returns a punt for a walk-off touchdown as time expires to cap a 21-point Eagles comeback over the GiantsPro Football · Source: Wikipedia, 'Miracle at the New Meadowlands' (Dec 19, 2010); ESPN box score Eagles 38-31 Giants

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