Famous Birthdays
- Emanuel Lasker, German World Chess Champion (1894-21), born in Barlinek, Poland (d. 1941)
Famous Deaths
- Adolphe d'Archiac, French paleontologist and geologist, dies at 66
Died in 1868 1868 Highlights
About December 24, 1868
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 155 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
