December 25th:
Events- 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian has a temple dedicated to Sol Invictus on the supposed day of the solstice and day of rebirth of the Sun.
- 1939 - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is introduced by Montgomery Ward stores.
- 1987- In one of the highest-rated episodes in Coronation Street history, Hilda Ogden leaves her home of 23 years to be a char to her doctor in the country.
- 1667 - Ehrengard Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal and Munster, English royal mistress (d. 1743)
- 1674 - Thomas Halyburton, Scottish theologian (d. 1712)
- 1977 - Charlie Chaplin, English actor (b. 1889)
1 comment:
1) I've always liked your "Current terror level" thing.
2) Christmas Day! Possibly Jenn has mentioned your birthday in her recaps of Christmas celebrations, but I didn't tag it. Extra special birthday.
3) Very funny you included that bit about Coronation Stree - you're half way to being a Brit for that alone [wink]
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