Historical Events
- Shelling on besieged Ladysmith during the Boer War includes one shell containing a plum pudding
Famous Birthdays
Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957)
American actor (Casablanca - "Here's looking at you, kid"), born in New York City
- Raphael Soyer, Russian-born american artist (Depression Scenes in NYC), born in Borisoglebsk, Tambov (d. 1987)
About December 25, 1899
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
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