Christmas Movie Marathon Day
National Christmas Movie Marathon Day is celebrated annually on December 23. This cinema celebration encourages people to immerse themselves in the festive spirit by watching back-to-back Christmas movies with friends, family, or even solo. It’s a perfect way to relax, enjoy the magic of the season, and revisit nostalgic favorites or discover new holiday films.
Significant Historical Events on December 23
1783: George Washington resigns as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, reaffirming the principle of civilian control over the military.
1888: Vincent van Gogh, Dutch post-impressionist painter, reportedly cuts off part of his own ear after an argument with fellow artist Paul Gauguin in Arles, France.
1913: The Federal Reserve Act is signed into law by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, establishing the Federal Reserve System as the central banking authority.
1947: The transistor, a key component of modern electronics, is first demonstrated at Bell Laboratories by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley.
1970: The North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City reaches its full height of 1,368 feet, becoming the tallest building in the world at that time.
1997: Terry Nichols is convicted of conspiracy and manslaughter for his role in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
2003: The first human trial of a cloned mule, Idaho Gem, is born in the United States.
Famous Birthdays on December 23
1805: Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, including the Mormon Church.
1867: Madam C.J. Walker, African-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, recognized as one of the first female self-made millionaires in America.
1918: Helmut Schmidt, German politician and Chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982.
1926: Robert Bly, American poet and leader of the Mythopoetic Men’s Movement.
1943: Harry Shearer, American actor and comedian, known for his work on The Simpsons and This Is Spinal Tap.
1949: Adrian Belew, American musician and guitarist for bands like King Crimson.
Notable Deaths on December 23
1524: Vasco da Gama, Portuguese explorer who was the first to reach India by sea.
1972: Andrei Tupolev, Russian aircraft designer and pioneer of aviation technology.
2007: Oscar Peterson, Canadian jazz pianist and composer.
2014: Jeremy Lloyd, British screenwriter and actor, co-creator of ‘Allo ‘Allo! and Are You Being Served?
2016: Piers Sellers, British-American astronaut and climate scientist.
