Page 6: Historical Events In December - 26
Thursday, 03 July 2025
1940 On this day in history 1st-class debut of Arthur Morris, who scores 148
1941 Winston Churchill becomes first British PM to address a joint meeting of Congress, warning that the Axis would "stop at nothing" on this day in history.
1941 On this day in history winston Churchill becomes 1st British PM to address a joint meeting of Congress, warning that Axis would "stop at nothing"
1942 The Canadian-escorted convoy ONS-154 loses 14 ships to German U-boats in mid-Atlantic; gets 32 to Britain by Dec. 30 on this day in history.
1942 Bosinier de la Chapelle, Fren murderer of adm Darlan, executed at 24 on December - 26.
1943 British sink German battle cruiser Scharnhorst on December - 26.
1943 On December - 26 general A.G.L. 'Andy' McNaughton 1887-1966 retires as commander of First Canadian Army
1944 Battle of Bastogne-US troops repulse the Germans on this day in history.
1944 Battle of Bastogne-US Gen Patton's 4th Pantzers repulse Germans on December - 26.
1945 CFP franc and CFA franc are created on December - 26.
1946 On this day in history flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas opens
1946 On December - 26 "Beggar's Holiday" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 111 performances
1947 British transfer Heard & McDonald Is (Indian Ocean) to Australia on this day in history.
1947 Heavy snow blankets Northeast, buries NYC under 25.8" of snow in 16 hrs. That same day, Los Angeles set a record high of 84ø F on this day in history.
1947 On this day in history "Cradle Will Ruck" opens at Mansfield Theater NYC for 34 performances
1948 Hungarian cardinal Mindszenty arrested on this day in history.
1950 Gillette & Mutual buy All Star & World Series rights ($6M for 6 yrs) on this day in history.
1950 On December - 26 emile Enthoven, composer, dies at 47
1952 On this day in history pietro Pancrazi, Italian critic (Pegaso), dies at 59
1956 Holmes Herbert, actor (The Kiss), dies at 74 on December - 26.
1957 On this day in history artur Malawski, composer, dies at 53
1958 Harry Redman, composer, dies on 89th birthday on December - 26.
1960 Eduard Ludwig, German architect (Hansa quarter, Berlin), dies at 54 on this day in history.
1961 Charlie Frank, cricketer (S Af Test centurion v Aust 1921-22), dies on this day in history.
1963 "Gorgeous George" Wagner, wrestler, dies on December - 26.
1964 On this day in history beatles' "I Feel Fine," single goes #1 & stays #1 for 3 weeks
1964 On this day in history moors Murderers claim last victim
1965 On December - 26 "Funny Girl" with Barbra Streisand closes on Broadway
1965 On December - 26 paul McCartney is interviewed on pirate radio station Radio Caroline
1965 Anthonie Donker, Dutch [Prof N Donkersloot], literary, dies at 63 on this day in history.
1966 Ina Boudier-Baker, Dutch author (Poverty), dies at 88 on December - 26.
1967 The BBC broadcasts "The Magical Mystery Tour" on December - 26.
1967 S F Barnes, cricketer (27 Tests for England, 189 wickets), dies on this day in history.
1969 On December - 26 louise L de Vilmorin, French poet/author (History d'aimer), dies at 67
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