Historical Events
- New Haven Railroad opens
- William & Ellen Craft escape from slavery in Georgia, arriving in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; later move to Boston where they become abolitionists [1]
Famous Deaths
- Johan Erik Nordblom, Swedish composer, dies at 60
Died in 1848 1848 Highlights
About December 25, 1848
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
