On this day in 1946, the popular Christmas film It's a Wonderful Life was first released in New York City.
On this day in 1955, Cardiff was proclaimed the capital of Wales, United Kingdom.
On this day in 1999, Portugal ceded Macau to China.
And on this day in 2007, Elizabeth II became the oldest monarch of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria, who lived for 81 years, 7 months and 29 days.