Famous Birthdays
- Emanuel Lasker, German World Chess Champion (1894-21), born in Barlinek, Poland (d. 1941)
Famous Deaths
- Adolphe d'Archiac, French paleontologist and geologist, dies at 66
1868 Highlights
About December 24, 1868
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
