Historical Events
- New Haven Railroad opens
- William & Ellen Craft escape from slavery in Georgia, arriving in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; later move to Boston where they become abolitionists [1]
Famous Deaths
- Johan Erik Nordblom, Swedish composer, dies at 60
1848 Highlights
About December 25, 1848
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 174 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
