38. Big Historical Events Which Happened on Christmas Day

Christmas Day is usually a time for rest and relaxation. But over the centuries some pretty momentus things have happened on the 25th of December. From a disaster for Columbus to the end of the Soviet Union, come on a journey through history.

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06.30 22 Dec 2022

38. Big Historical Events Which Happened on Christmas Day

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Christmas Day is usually a time for rest and relaxation. But over the centuries some pretty momentus things have happened on the 25th of December.

From a disaster for Columbus to the end of the Soviet Union, come on a journey through history.

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