CoM Moderators Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Historical Events 1776 - American Revolutionary War: George Washington crosses the Delaware River into New Jersey, surprises and defeats 1,400 Hessians 1900 - Arthur Schnitzler's novel "Leutnant Gustl" ("None But The Brave") banned in Germany due to its unflattering portrait of military protocol 1931 - Albert Lonergan scores 137 SA v Qld at Adelaide before 5,697 1959 - Bishop Karol Wojtyla (future Pope John Paul II) celebrates outdoor Mass at midnight of Christmas morning to demonstrate the need for a Catholic church in the community of Nowa Huta 1983 - 1st live telecast of Christmas Parade at the EPCOT Centre, Disney World Florida 1987 - Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, who escaped 2 days earlier, recaptured More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1856 - James "Pud" Galvin, American Baseball HOF pitcher (MLB's first 300-game winner; no-hitters 1880, 84; Buffalo Bisons), born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1902) 1893 - Bert Bertram, Australian actor (How to Steal a Million, Shamus), born in Peterborough, Australia (d. 1991) 1928 - Harry Klein, English jazz saxophonist, born in London, United Kingdom (d. 2010) 1928 - Irish McCalla, American actress and artist (Sheena Queen of Jungle), born in Pawnee City, Nebraska (d. 2002) 1941 - Ronald Perera, American contemporary classical composer, born in Boston, Massachusetts 1965 - Dmitri Mironov, Russian ice hockey defenseman (Olympic gold 1992; NHL All Star 1997-98; Stanley Cup 1998 Detroit RWs, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins), born in Moscow, Russia More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1249 - Peter Nolascus, Spanish monastery founder/St, dies 1406 - Henry III, King of Castile and León (1390-1406), dies at 27 1765 - Antonio Tonelli, Italian cellist and composer, dies at 79 1954 - Johnny Ace, American rhythm and blues singer, accidentally shoots himself in the head at 25 1992 - Garrison H Davidson, US lt-gen commandant (West Point), dies 2021 - Tifini Hale, American pop singer (Party - "Rodeo"; "That's Why"), dies of cardiac arrest at 46 More Famous Deaths » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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