Happy Holidays! December 25th is officially Pumpkin Pie Day and A’phabet Day or No “L” Day.
It’s Christmas Day, so we’re obviously pretty excited already! Christmas falls on the 360th day of the year, and we’re already looking forward to starting the New Year.
Want to know what happened on this day in history? You’re in the right place! Here you’ll find facts about important events that happened on this day in history.
Did you know that on this day in 1962, the film adaption of To Kill a Mockingbird was released? It earned more than six times its budget and won three academy awards.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about December 25th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on December 25 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2021
The James Webb Space Telescope was launched from the Guiana Space Center.
Jointly developed by NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, the telescope is the most advanced infrared telescope ever built. The first image captured by the telescope was released on July 11, 2022.
1991
Mikhail Gorbachev resigned from his position as Prime Minister of the Soviet Union.
Gorbachev had only served as Prime Minister for one year, during which time the Soviet Union rapidly collapsed around him. Gorbachev’s resignation signaled the end of the Soviet Union, with the state’s Council of the Republics voting to dissolve the union the very next day.
1989
The show trial of Romanian Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu occurred.
Along with his wife Elena, they were tried on charges of genocide and personal enrichment. The trial lasted for just one hour before the couple was found guilty. They were executed by firing squad just a few minutes after the trial ended.
Famous Births
If you were born on this day, you share your birthday with Justin Trudeau. Find out who else was born on December 25th below!
1971
Justin Trudeau
Canadian
Politician
Age:
52 years old
Born In:
Ontario, Canada
1995
Hailie Jade
American
Influencer
Age:
28 years old
Born In:
Michigan, USA
1971
Dido
English
Singer
Age:
52 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1976
Armin van Buuren
Dutch
DJ
Age:
47 years old
Born In:
Leiden, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, December 25th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1933
2006
James Brown
American
Singer
1933
2006
James Brown
James Brown was an American singer born on May 3, 1933. He died on this day in 2006, at age 73 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Died On:
Dec 25, 2006 (Age 73)
Died In:
Georgia, USA
1889
1977
Charlie Chaplin
English
Comic Actor
1889
1977
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin was an English comic actor born on April 16, 1889. He died on this day in 1977, at age 88 in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland.
Died On:
Dec 25, 1977 (Age 88)
Died In:
Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland
1963
2016
George Michael
British
Singer
1963
2016
George Michael
George Michael was a British singer born on June 25, 1963. He died on this day in 2016, at age 53 in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Died On:
Dec 25, 2016 (Age 53)
Died In:
England, UK
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.
National Pumpkin Pie Day
Thanksgiving may have passed quite some time ago, but that doesn’t mean the humble pumpkin pie doesn’t still deserve some love. So celebrate this sweet yet savory dessert today by serving it up along with all your other Christmas favorites.
A’phabet Day or No “L” Day
We all giggled when we first heard The First Noël and thought the words were “No L, no L.” A’phabet Day takes this play on words one step further and brings it into everyday life. So whenever you speak today, skip the letter L and see how many people catch on!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
The world record for the longest human chain (holding hands) is 652.4 miles, and it consisted of 5 million people in Bangladesh as part of a campaign.
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on Christmas Day all share the Capricorn zodiac sign.
Capricorn’s can-do attitude often leads to success in pretty much any industry. But, while they’re fantastic leaders, they should also be mindful of their workaholic tendencies.
People born in December have the Blue Topaz birthstone. This gemstone offers prosperity and fortune to the wearer while also protecting them from harm.
Anyone born on Christmas Day would likely have been conceived around April 3 in the same year.
A baby conceived on Christmas Day, 2024, will likely be born around September 17, 2025.
