On this day: December 6

Published On: Dec 06 2012 12:00:14 AM EST   Updated On: Dec 06 2012 02:00:00 AM EST
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special

Harriet Tubman escapes slavery, the capstone is set on the Washington Monument, the TV special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" debuts, and Roy Orbison passes away, all on this day.