December 24

    What happened on December 24 in history

    8 events fall on December 24, from 1777 to 1968. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on December 24

    1. 1777

      Cook finds Kiritimati

      He sights the atoll on Christmas Eve and names it accordingly.

      Read about Washington Crossing the DelawarePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1814

      The Treaty of Ghent is signed

      The War of 1812 is ended before news reaches America.

      Play the 19th century round

    3. 1814

      The Treaty of Ghent

      Britain and the United States agree to end the War of 1812.

      Play the 19th century round

    4. 1906

      The first radio broadcast of voice

      Fessenden is said to have transmitted speech and music to ships at sea.

      Read about San Francisco Earthquake and FirePlay the 20th century round

    5. 1914

      The Christmas truce

      Soldiers meet in no man's land along parts of the Western Front.

      Read about RMS Titanic SinkingPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1951

      Libya becomes independent

      The kingdom is proclaimed.

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    7. 1968

      Earthrise is photographed

      Apollo 8's crew photograph the Earth rising over the lunar horizon.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    8. 1968

      Earthrise

      Apollo 8's crew photographs the Earth rising over the lunar horizon.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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