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1. The famous skating party on the Potomac River took place on December 20, 1783, and was attended by George Washington and other prominent figures.
2. In 1860, Washington resident Alexander R. Shepherd became the first governor of the newly created Territory of Columbia, which later became Washington, D.C.
3. On December 20, 1924, the Washington Senators baseball team traded shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh to the New York Yankees for pitcher Jack Quinn.
4. In 1968, the Washington Metro system opened its first station at Rhode Island Avenue on December 20th.
5. On December 20, 1999, the Washington Redskins beat the Minnesota Vikings 41-14 in the last game played at the old RFK Stadium before it was closed for renovations.
5 Fun Facts About December 20 In Washington History
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