On This Day: December 9

10 verified moments happened on December 9. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1934Wearing basketball sneakers on a frozen field, the New York Giants storm back to beat the Bears for the title.Pro Football · Source: History.com, 'New York Giants beat Chicago Bears in Sneakers Game' (Dec 9 1934)
2. 1965🎄 A Charlie Brown Christmas debuts on CBS, the first animated Peanuts special and an instant holiday classic.TV · Source: Wikipedia, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' (Dec 9 1965)
3. 1968🖱️ Douglas Engelbart demonstrates the computer mouse, hypertext, and windows in San Francisco, the Mother of All Demos.Technology · Source: Wikipedia, 'The Mother of All Demos' (Dec 9 1968)
4. 1984Butch Lindley, a two-time NASCAR Late Model Sportsman national champion, wins the Snowball Derby at Five Flags SpeedwayStock Car Racing · Source: Wikipedia, “Snowball Derby” past winners table — Dec 9, 1984; Five Flags Speedway past-winners list
5. 1984Eric Dickerson of the Los Angeles Rams breaks the NFL single-season rushing record, surpassing O.J. Simpson, against the OilersPro Football · Source: Washington Post archive 'Dickerson Gets Record' (Dec 10, 1984 dateline, game Dec 9); fs64sports 'Today in Pro Football History: 1984'
6. 2004Tracy McGrady scores 13 points in 35 seconds, including a game-winning three, to stun the Spurs in Houston.Sports · Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13_points_in_35_seconds
7. 2012Lionel Messi scores twice against Real Betis to pass Gerd Muller's record for most goals in a calendar yearSports · Source: CNN, 'Messi beats Muller's 40-year goal record', Dec 9, 2012
8. 2012📈 Lionel Messi scores twice at Real Betis, passing Gerd Muller's mark for most goals in a calendar year.Soccer · Source: FC Barcelona, 'Messi breaks Muller's record' (Dec 9 2012)
9. 2016🎹 Damien Chazelle's jazzy Los Angeles musical opens in limited release, charming critics with sweeping song and bittersweet romance.Movies · Source: Wikipedia: La La Land (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_La_Land)
10. 2018🏆 River Plate beats Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra time at the Bernabeu, winning a Copa Libertadores final moved to Madrid.Soccer · Source: Wikipedia, '2018 Copa Libertadores finals'; ESPN (Dec 9 2018)