1776⚡ Event
Washington crosses the Delaware
General George Washington leads the Continental Army across the Delaware River for a surprise attack on Hessian forces at Trenton.
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What Happened on December 25?
Discover 19 historical moments on December 25 — 6 events, 7 birthdays, and 6 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River
Historical Events on December 25(6)
1991⚡ Event
Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev resigns, and the Soviet Union is formally dissolved, ending the Cold War.
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2007⚡ Event
Tiger escapes San Francisco Zoo
A tiger escaped its enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo and attacked three patrons before being shot and killed.
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2009⚡ Event
Northwest Airlines Flight 253 attempted bombing
On Northwest Airlines Flight 253, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab attempted to detonate plastic explosives hidden in his underwear.
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2009⚡ Event
St Mel's Cathedral fire
A fire destroyed Longford's 19th-century St Mel's Cathedral, a significant landmark in the Irish midlands.
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2024⚡ Event
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crash
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crashed near Aktau International Airport after losing aircraft systems and being hit by a Russian defense missile. The plane was attempting an emergency landing.
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Famous Birthdays on December 25(7)
1642🎂 Birth
Isaac Newton born
English mathematician and physicist Isaac Newton is born in Woolsthorpe. His work lays the foundations of classical mechanics.
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1899🎂 Birth
Humphrey Bogart born
American actor Humphrey Bogart is born in New York City. He becomes one of Hollywood's greatest leading men.
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Notable Deaths on December 25(6)
1983🕊️ Death
Joan Miró dies
Spanish painter and sculptor Joan Miró dies in Palma, Majorca at age 90.
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2024🕊️ Death
M. T. Vasudevan Nair
M. T. Vasudevan Nair is an Indian author and screenwriter.
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December 25 in History
December 25 is home to 19 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 6 notable events, 7 famous birthdays, and 6 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1776 to the present day.
Major Events on December 25
Among the most notable events on December 25: Washington crosses the Delaware (1776), Dissolution of the Soviet Union (1991), Tiger escapes San Francisco Zoo (2007). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 25
Notable figures born on December 25 include Isaac Newton, Humphrey Bogart, Mitakeumi Hisashi. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 25
Remembered figures who died on December 25 include Joan Miró, Britt Allcroft, Bill Bergey. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 25?
- December 25 is home to 19 recorded historical entries, including 6 notable events, 7 famous birthdays, and 6 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on December 25?
- One of the most notable events on December 25 is: Washington crosses the Delaware.
- Who was born on December 25?
- Famous figures born on December 25 include Isaac Newton, Humphrey Bogart, Mitakeumi Hisashi.
- How many historical events happened on December 25?
- Our collection records 6 historical events on December 25, spanning centuries of world history.
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