Historical Events In December - 26
Saturday, 07 September 2024
1940 On this day in history 1st-class debut of Arthur Morris, who scores 148
1941 Winston Churchill becomes first British PM to address a joint meeting of Congress, warning that the Axis would "stop at nothing" on December - 26.
1941 Winston Churchill becomes 1st British PM to address a joint meeting of Congress, warning that Axis would "stop at nothing" on this day in history.
1942 The Canadian-escorted convoy ONS-154 loses 14 ships to German U-boats in mid-Atlantic; gets 32 to Britain by Dec. 30 on December - 26.
1942 Bosinier de la Chapelle, Fren murderer of adm Darlan, executed at 24 on December - 26.
1943 British sink German battle cruiser Scharnhorst on this day in history.
1943 General A.G.L. 'Andy' McNaughton 1887-1966 retires as commander of First Canadian Army on this day in history.
1944 On this day in history battle of Bastogne-US troops repulse the Germans
1944 Battle of Bastogne-US Gen Patton's 4th Pantzers repulse Germans on December - 26.
1945 On December - 26 cFP franc and CFA franc are created.
1946 Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas opens on this day in history.
1946 "Beggar's Holiday" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 111 performances on December - 26.
1947 On December - 26 british transfer Heard & McDonald Is (Indian Ocean) to Australia
1947 On December - 26 heavy snow blankets Northeast, buries NYC under 25.8" of snow in 16 hrs. That same day, Los Angeles set a record high of 84ø F
1947 "Cradle Will Ruck" opens at Mansfield Theater NYC for 34 performances on December - 26.
1948 Hungarian cardinal Mindszenty arrested on this day in history.
1950 On December - 26 gillette & Mutual buy All Star & World Series rights ($6M for 6 yrs)
1950 Emile Enthoven, composer, dies at 47 on December - 26.
1952 On December - 26 pietro Pancrazi, Italian critic (Pegaso), dies at 59
1956 Holmes Herbert, actor (The Kiss), dies at 74 on December - 26.
1957 On December - 26 artur Malawski, composer, dies at 53
1958 On December - 26 harry Redman, composer, dies on 89th birthday
1960 Eduard Ludwig, German architect (Hansa quarter, Berlin), dies at 54 on this day in history.
1961 Charlie Frank, cricketer (S Af Test centurion v Aust 1921-22), dies on December - 26.
1963 "Gorgeous George" Wagner, wrestler, dies on December - 26.
1964 On this day in history beatles' "I Feel Fine," single goes #1 & stays #1 for 3 weeks
1964 Moors Murderers claim last victim on December - 26.
1965 On December - 26 "Funny Girl" with Barbra Streisand closes on Broadway
1965 Paul McCartney is interviewed on pirate radio station Radio Caroline on December - 26.
1965 On December - 26 anthonie Donker, Dutch [Prof N Donkersloot], literary, dies at 63
1966 Ina Boudier-Baker, Dutch author (Poverty), dies at 88 on this day in history.
1967 On December - 26 the BBC broadcasts "The Magical Mystery Tour"
1967 S F Barnes, cricketer (27 Tests for England, 189 wickets), dies on this day in history.
1969 Louise L de Vilmorin, French poet/author (History d'aimer), dies at 67 on this day in history.
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