25 Non-Christmas Things That Have Happened on December 25

(via Mental Floss)  Over the years, lots of amazing things have happened on December 25. The birth of Jesus Christ, however, was not one of them. J.C.’s arrival—the precise timing of which remains unknown—wasn’t pegged to 12/25 until 336 CE. While it’s certainly come to dominate its calendar square, Christmas isn’t the only reason to celebrate the date. What follows are 25 other incidents and milestones that make December 25 a day worth commemorating with silly songs and colored lights.