December 24th in History

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December 24th in History

1871: Verdi's 'Aida' performed for the first time, in Cairo

December 24th birthdays

1167: John I, King of England, responsible for signing the Magna Carta
1888: Michael Curtiz, American director
1905: Howard Hughes, American tycoon