Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Dima Bilan, Russian actor and singer-songwriter, born in Ust-Dzheguta, Russia
- Justice Christopher, Nigerian soccer midfielder (11 caps; Antwerp FC, Trelleborg FF, Herfølge Boldklub), born in Jos, Nigeria (d. 2022)
Famous Weddings
- Guardian Angels Curtis Sliwa & Lisa Evers marry
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About December 24, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Don't You Want Me - Human League
