On this day: December 24
Published On: Dec 22 2012 12:13:40 AM CST
Updated On: Dec 24 2012 01:00:00 AM CST
"Silent Night" is first performed, the Library of Congress burns, NORAD begins tracking Santa, and man orbits the Moon for the first time, all on this day.
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