Famous Birthdays
- Barry Chuckle [Barry Patton Elliott], British entertainer, writer and actor (ChuckleVision, The Freddie Starr Showcase), born in Rotherham, England
- Erhard Keller, German speed skater (Olympic gold 1968, 72 500m), born in Günzburg, Germany
- Mike Curb, American pop singer, chorale master, and producer (Mike Curb Congregation - "Sweet Gingerbread Man"), born in Savannah, Georgia
- Oswald Gracias, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bombay, born in Bombay Presidency
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Gustav Mraczek, German violinist, conductor, composer (Max und Moritz) and pedagogue, dies at 66
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About December 24, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
