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On This Day in History: December 25

Explore significant historical events, discoveries, and cultural moments that occurred on December 25.

800

Charlemagne Crowned

Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Rome.

Source: Wikipedia
1066

William the Conqueror Crowned

William the Conqueror is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.

Source: Wikipedia
1991

Gorbachev Resigns

Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as President of the Soviet Union.

Source: Wikipedia

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