December birthdays are special. It’s a great way to reflect on personal milestones while enjoying time with family and friends. This is the season of giving and because of the holidays, December birthdays can bring a double dose of joy. Read on for interesting events in history and upcoming sky watching events. To those celebrating a birthday this month, Enjoy!
Events in History
In the 300s, during the reign of Roman Emperor Constantine I, the month of December was chosen to celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ.
In 1914, an incredible moment of peace occurred. During WWI, opposing troops paused from war to sing Christmas hymns. This phenomenon is known as the Christmas Truce.
In 1968, Apollo 8 became a most memorable mission – as it was the first time Earth was seen from the moon’s perspective. During their live broadcast astronauts read from the Book of Genesis.
In 1972, during the final Apollo mission, the crew took a beautiful photo of Earth, dubbed as the “Blue Marble.”
In 2017, astronauts at the International Space Station went viral as they held the first pizza party in space.