Historical Events
- District of Columbia Home Rule Act is passed, allowing residents of Washington, D.C. to elect their own local government.
- Ferryboat capsized off coast of Equador, drowning 200
Famous Birthdays
- Eddie Pope, soccer defender (Olympic gold 1996), born in Greensboro, North Carolina
Stephenie Meyer (49 years old)
American author (Twilight Saga), born in Hartford, Connecticut,
Born in 1973
Famous Deaths
- Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, Indian Social social activist and reformer, dies at 94
About December 24, 1973
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
#1 Song: Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
