December 24 in History for Kids

December 24 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1474, 1475, 1818, 1906. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the December hub for the rest of the month.

In 1474, Bartolomeo degli Organi was born. Bartolomeo became known as italian musician.
In 1475, Thomas Murner was born. Thomas became known as german poet and translator.
In 1818, the first performance of "Silent Night" takes place in the Nikolauskirche in Oberndorf, Austria.
In 1906, reginald Fessenden transmits the first radio broadcast; consisting of a poetry reading, a violin solo, and a speech.

Pair a date with a story in the library or a geography quiz if you want to keep going.