The Crossword Chronicles: Events from December 21

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Across
  1. 2. Tom Payne, born on this day, starred in what ABC hit show about zombies as the character Paul "Jesus" Rovia
  2. 3. William Tecumseh Sherman captured this southern city in Georgia on this day in 1864 during the Civil War
  3. 5. In 1620: a pilgrim's favorite genre of music?
  4. 8. The Kennedy Space station launches the historic first manned craft into space (includes a number)
  5. 9. Your zodiac sign, happy birthday! (if it is today)
  6. 10. In 1937, a princess by what name starred in this classic Disney movie featuring Grumpy and Doc
  7. 11. In 1940, this author with notable works like The Great Gatsby and This Side of Paradise died
Down
  1. 1. Signed into law in 1861 by President Lincoln, this commemorates a distinguished act of valor
  2. 4. In 2012, this South Korean singer's, Psy, catchy music video became the first music video to garner over 1 billion views
  3. 6. Boys go to ____ to get more stupider; Saturn and this planet were only separated by 0.1 degree on this day in 2020
  4. 7. Discovered in 1898 by Marie Curie and her husband, this element can also be abbreviated to what a cheerleader might shout
  5. 10. From 10 across, seasonal allergy dwarf?