Join us as we explore the significant events that took place on December 26th throughout history. From the election of Berengar I as king of Italy in 887 and the Battle of Trenton in 1776, where the Continental Army triumphed over Hessian forces, to Napoleon’s enforcement of harsh penalties on Austria in 1805 with the Treaty of Pressburg. Learn about the largest mass-hanging in U.S. history in Mankato in 1862, the birth of Chinese leader Mao Zedong in 1893, the beginning of Kwanzaa celebrations in the United States in 1966, and the passing of President Gerald Ford in 2006. Discover the rich tapestry of Boxing Day, celebrated as a public holiday in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Don’t miss out on these fascinating moments in history!”
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