Historical Events
- First known Christmas carol, "Silent Night, Holy Night" (Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht'), is sung in Austria
- Handel's "Messiah", premieres in the US in Boston, performed by The Handel & Haydn Society
About December 25, 1818
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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