1814CE
War
Treaty of Ghent Signed
American and British representatives sign the Treaty of Ghent in Belgium, ending the War of 1812 and restoring pre-war boundaries.
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December 24
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1968CE
Science
Apollo 8 Orbits the Moon
Apollo 8 becomes the first manned spacecraft to enter the orbit of another celestial body, as the crew successfully circles the Moon on Christmas Eve.
1974CE
Birth
Ryan Seacrest Born
American television host, producer, and radio personality best known as the host of American Idol. He is one of the most recognizable figures in entertainment media and produces numerous reality TV shows.
1979CE
War
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The Soviet Union launches a massive military invasion of Afghanistan to support the country's fragile communist government, beginning a decade-long war.