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
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn