Historical Events
Howe's Christmas Hat Trick
Detroit's future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Gordie Howe picks up a Xmas hat-trick & 3 assists in Red Wings' 8-1 win over NY Rangers; most points he scores in a single game in entire 26-year NHL career
Famous Birthdays
- Mansoor Akhtar, Pakistani cricket batsman (19 Tests, 1 x 100, 3 x 50s; 41 ODIs; UBL, Sind, Karachi), born in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Famous Deaths
- Robert Walser, Swiss writer, dies at 78
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About December 25, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray
