Monday, December 29, 2014

13 Surprising Things That Happened on Christmas Day

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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