Famous Birthdays
- Jean-Louis Pons, French astronomer (greatest visual comet discoverer of all time), born in Peyre, Hautes-Alpes (d. 1831)
- Selim III, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1789-1808), born in Topkapı Palace, Istanbul, Ottoman Empire (d. 1808)
About December 24, 1761
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 262 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
