Historical Events
- A synagogue in Cologne Germany desecrated with swatstikas
Bishop Wojtyla's Outdoor Mass
Bishop Karol Wojtyla (future Pope John Paul II) celebrates outdoor Mass at midnight of Christmas morning to demonstrate the need for a Catholic church in the community of Nowa Huta
- Sony brings transistor TV 8-301 to the market
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Spice, Australian field hockey coach (Australian assistant Olympics women's gold 1996; World Cup gold 1994; swimming: British Performance Director Olympics 2016, 20), born in Brisbane, Australia
- Michael P Anderson, Plattsburgh NY, major USAF/astronaut (STS 89)
- Ton Lokhoff, Dutch soccer midfielder (3 caps; PSV, NAC) and manager (NAC Breda, Excelsior, VVV-Venlo), born in Breda, Netherlands
About December 25, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Why - Frankie Avalon
#1 Song: What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For - Emile Ford & The Checkmates
