Historical Events
- Christmas carol "Silent Night" composed by Franz Xaver Gruber is first sung at St Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, Austria
Famous Birthdays
- James Prescott Joule, English physicist (the law of conservation of energy), born in Salford, United Kingdom (d. 1889)
About December 24, 1818
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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