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December 25th

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  • 274

    Emperor Aurelian dedicates a temple to Sol Invictus, marking the winter solstice.

  • 352

    First known celebration of Christmas on December 25th. View Post →

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  • 2013

    'The Wolf of Wall Street', starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is released.

  • 1926

    Hirohito becomes the 124th emperor of Japan following his father's death.

  • 1642

    Isaac Newton, renowned physicist and mathematician, is born.

  • 1962

    US Census Clock shows a population of 188,000,000 on this day.

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