American romantic fantasy movie “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I” premiered at the Rome Film Festival.
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Pope Hilarius became the Bishop of Rome.
A monk put an end to gladiator fighting in Rome.
The festival of Saturnalia was first celebrated after a temple to the Roman god Saturn was built in Rome.
The Trevi Fountain, one of Rome's most famous landmarks, was opened to the public by Pope Clement XIII.
Christmas was celebrated in Rome, marking the first time in recorded history that the holiday was celebrated.