December 25th: What is special about this date?

December 25th marks the 359th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 360th in case of leap years). There are 6 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on December 25th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to December 25th and what happened on December 25th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 25th.

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December 25th: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On December 25th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Annie Lennox
    Annie Lennox (1954)

    Scottish musician and songwriter with an androgynous look.

  • Ingrid Betancourt
    Ingrid Betancourt (1961)

    Colombian-born politician, kidnap victim, she is the mother to two children.

  • Hanna Schygulla
    Hanna Schygulla (1943)

    Hanna Schygulla is a German actress known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder in the 1970s.

  • Rod Serling
    Rod Serling (1924)

    American radio and television script writer.

  • Jimmy Buffett
    Jimmy Buffett (1946)

    American musician, whose debut album "down to earth" was reportedly only 324 copies.

  • Quentin Crisp
    Quentin Crisp (1908)

    British gay character and author of "the naked civil servant" in 1931, he "came out" as a limp-wristed, effeminate, mincing queen with blue...

  • Fernand Gravey
    Fernand Gravey (1905)

    Belgian/french actor in film, started his career in france.

  • Ismail Merchant
    Ismail Merchant (1936)

    Director and producer in indian-english (d. 2005).

  • CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder (1952)

    Guyana-born actress.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane (1902)

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

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December 25th: who died on this date?

On December 25th the following celebrities died:


  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields (1946)

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt (2008)

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Dean Martin
    Dean Martin (1995)

    American actor and singer who was a team with jerry lewis between 1950-1954, before going it alone.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell (1979)

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin (1977)

    Actor (modern times), passes away in switzerland at 88.

  • Agnes Ayres
    Agnes Ayres (1940)

    Actress johnny belinda sheik, dies at 42.

  • Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle (1997)

    American actor (dukes of hazzard), age 77 (born in 1920).

  • David Ryall
    David Ryall (2014)

    English actor (b. 1935).

  • Odester Chaplin (1977)

    Legendary comic actor and filmmaker.

  • See all famous people who died on December 25th

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December 25th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On December 25th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Capricorn according to the Western Zodiac.

Capricorn zodiac sign

December 25th: what is special about the Capricorn sign?

The Capricorn sign encompasses people born between December 22nd and January 19th.

You can discover Capricorn's personality traits and attitude and Capricorn's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Capricorn born in December discover why December born are so special.

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December 25th: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on December 25th in history:


  • Dec 25, 1900: Arthur Schnitzlers "Leutnant Gustl" forbidden in Germany.
  • Dec 25, 1901: Battle at Tweefontein Orange-Free state: Boers surprise attack British.
  • Dec 25, 1915: In WWI, British and German forces declare a Christmas truce, get out of the trenches and have a free-for-all kick-around football game in no-man's land.
  • Dec 25, 1942: Admiral Dalans murderer of Bosinier de la Chapelle, sentenced to death
  • Dec 25, 1950: Dick Tracy marries Tess Truehart
  • Dec 25, 1952: One West German soldier is killed in a shooting incident in West Berlin.
  • Dec 25, 1959: A synagogue in Cologne Germany desecrated with swatstikas
  • Dec 25, 2002: Katie Hnida, University of New Mexico kicker, makes history as the first female participant in NCAA Division 1 football games. She missed a kick during the Las Vegas Bowl match.
  • Dec 25, 2004: During the early hours of the morning, a historic and unprecedented snowfall is recorded in parts of southern Texas. Daily snowfalls include 1.5 inches in Brownsville, McAllen, McAllen, McAllen, McAllen, 4.4 Inches at Corpus Christi and Victoria.
  • Dec 25, 2010: A woman throws two handgrenades at a WFP distribution center in Khar, Bajaur and inflicts her vest. At least 45 people were killed and 50 more were injured.
  • Dec 25, 2011: According to the Sudanese People’s Armed Forces, Khalil Ibrahim is the leader of the Justice and Equality Movement (Darfur), and has been murdered.
  • Dec 25, 2014: Libyan Civil War (2014-2018): At least 19 soldiers were killed in a militia attack on a power station in Sirte.
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What day of the year is December 25th?


December 25th marks the 359th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 360th in case of leap years).

There are 6 days remaining until the end of the year.

December 25th is the 25th day of the month of December.