Historical Events
- Longest game in NFL history as Miami Dolphins beat KC Chiefs, 27-24 in 2OT in AFL playoff game; duration: 82 minutes and 40 seconds
- Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) formed by Jesse Jackson
- Worst hotel fire in history kills 163 at Taeyokale Hotel in Seoul
Famous Birthdays
Dido (51 years old)
English pop singer (No Angel; Eminem's "Stan"), born in London, England
Justin Trudeau (51 years old)
23rd Prime Minister of Canada, born in Ottawa, Ontario
- Noel Hogan, Irish musician (Cranberries), born in Moyross, Ireland
- Terry Vaughn, American CFL receiver (1006 career receptions, 1st in CFL history to reach 1,000; Grey Cup 1998, 2003), born in Sumter, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Byron Arnold, American composer, dies at 70
About December 25, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Christmas (India), Christmas Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brand New Key - Melanie
#1 Song: Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill
