In 1828, grave robbers Burke and Hare went on trial in Edinburgh.

In 1920, Enrico Caruso gave his last public performance in New York.

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 24th, 1977... CHRISTMAS DAY TV: BBC: 3.0 The Queen. 3.5 Billy Smart's Circus. 4.5 The Wizard of Oz. 7.15 Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game. 8.20 Mike Yarwood Christmas Show. 8.55 Morecamber and Wise Christmas Show. ITV. 3.0 The Queen. 3.10 To See Such Fun. 4.40. Emu's Christmas Adventure. 6.15 Sale of the Century. 6.40 Stars on Christmas Day. 7.15 Young Winston(film).

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 24th, 1952...CHRISTMAS DAY TV: Holme Moss : 11 to 12 - Christmas Day service from Stepney, the Church of St. Dunstan, and All Saints, the Parish Church of the High Seas. 3.20 - Laurel and Hardy in " Swiss Miss" film. 4.20 - interlude. 4.30 - for the very young. 5 to 6 - Children's Television. 7.30 - Television's Second Christmas Party. 9.15 - A Christmas Card from Korea. 9.30 - Harry Locke in " 1066 and All That ". 11 - Weather and News ( sound only ) Close Down.