From the Dec. 25, 2014, New York Post by Kyle Smith.
1066-- William the Conqueror crowned King of England.
1977-- Charlie Chaplin dies.
1868-- Pardoning of most Confederates after the Civil War.
1899-- Humphrey Bogart born.
1989-- In Romania, Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu executed.
336-- Christians first celebrate Christmas.
1989-- New York Yankee player and oft-manager Billy Martin dies.
1990-- Test-drive of the quasi internet.
1962-- "To Kill a Mockingbird" released. Some other movies released on Christmas Day over the years: "Catch Me If You Can," "Les Miserables" and "The Godfather, Part 2."
1991-- Gorbachev steps down. The end of the Soviet Union.
1993-- Dean Martin dies.
1976-- Washington crosses the Delaware.
1950-- Carl Rowe born. Not sure who he is.
--Cooter
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