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Tuesday, 22 December 2026

Day 356 of 2026 · 9 days remaining in the year · Week 52

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3 Births

3 Events

6 Total entries

★ Born on this day 3 entries

1858

Giacomo Puccini, opera composer.

US Arts & Culture 168 yrs ago

1912

Lady Bird Johnson

US 114 yrs ago

1917

Gene Rayburn

US 109 yrs ago

1850

Hawaiian Post Office established.

US 176 yrs ago

1895

United States Golf Association is formed.

US Sport 131 yrs ago

1956

"Colo" becomes the first gorilla to be born in captivity.

US 70 yrs ago