On This Day in History December 24, 2018

Historical Events 1565  Compromise of the Nobles in Habsburg Netherlands closes against inquisition 1814  Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States, the United Kingdom and their allies 1936  1st radioactive isotope medicine administered in Berkeley, California 1943  US President FDR appoints General Eisenhower Supreme Commander of the Allied forces More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Ava Gardner (1922 - 1990) Howard Hughes (1905 - 1976) Ricky Martin 47th Birthday Stephenie Meyer 45th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Toshiro Mifune (1920 - 1997) Vasco da Gama ( - 1524) More Famous Deaths December 25: The Day Murdoch Spoilt the Queen's Christmas Queen Elizabeth II made the first live Christmas Day broadcast of her reign on December 25, 1952. Forty years later a pre-recorded message would be leaked.