Today in History: December 23, teen sniper Lee Boyd Malvo spared the death penalty
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On December 23, 2003, a jury in Chesapeake sentenced teen sniper Lee Boyd Malvo to life in prison, sparing him the death penalty, highlighting significant legal decisions regarding juvenile offenders.
The poem 'Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas', known as 'The Night Before Christmas', published anonymously in 1823, became a crucial part of America’s Christmas folklore.
The creation of the Federal Reserve System in 1913 under President Woodrow Wilson marked a pivotal moment in the U.S. economic landscape, shaping monetary policy.
The 'Immaculate Reception' during the 1972 NFL playoffs, where Franco Harris scored the game-winning touchdown, is celebrated as one of the greatest plays in NFL history.
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