December 25
- In 1223 this man, who is the patron saint of animals set up the first ever Nativity scene. St Francis of Assisi
- In 1492 Christopher Columbus’ main ship sunk. What ship was it? Santa Maria
- In 1996 this child beauty queen was murdered in her house at the age of 6. Who was she? Jean Benet Ramsey
- In 1995 this man, who was one of the leaders of the rat pack, died at the age of 78. Dean Martin
- In 1642 this man, who discovered gravity was born. Isaac Newton
- In 1831 which of these two states was one of the first to observe Christmas as a Holliday? Louisiana or Delaware. Louisiana
- In 1991 this man formally resigned as president of the USSR. Mikhail Gorbachev
- In 2006 the world lost the godfather of soul when he died of 73. James Brown
- 1946 the mayor of Margaritaville was born. Jimmy Buffett
- This guy was allegedly born in a manger on December 25. Jesus
TIE BREAKER: How many miles long is Louisiana? 379