Historical Events
Churchill Addresses US Congress
Winston Churchill becomes first British Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of the US Congress, warning that Axis would "stop at nothing"
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Schmid, actor and director (Paloma, Violanta, Hecate, Amateurs)
- Klaus Bonsack, German luger (Olympic gold GDR men's doubles 1968, bronze 1972; silver singles 1964, bronze 1968; World C'ship gold 1967), born in Waltershausen, Germany (d. 2023)
Famous Weddings
Ella Fitzgerald
Jazz musician Ella Fitzgerald (24) weds convicted drug dealer Benny Kornegay; annulled 1943
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About December 26, 1941
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
