Tuesday, 24th December 1968 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 56 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings drizzly with temperatures between 4°C and 6°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Capricorn. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 24th December in Paris, FR.
Paris, the capital of France, sits on the Seine River and serves as the country's political, cultural and economic centre. The city is home to numerous museums, galleries and historical monuments that reflect its significance in European history and art. On this date, 24 December 1968, the weather across Paris was drizzly, with the moon in its waning gibbous phase. Those born on this date fall under the zodiac sign Capricorn, which runs from late December through mid-January.
This date holds considerable historical significance. On 24 December 1968, Apollo 8, piloted by Jim Lovell, became the first human spaceflight to reach and orbit the Moon, a landmark moment in space exploration that captivated the world during the Cold War era. Earlier in the twentieth century, on 24 December 1914, British and German soldiers interrupted fighting during the First World War to celebrate Christmas together, an event that would become known as the Christmas truce and demonstrated moments of shared humanity amid the conflict.
The significance of 24 December extends beyond these major events to cultural achievements as well. In 1818, the Christmas carol Silent Night was first performed in a church in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria, a composition by Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber that would become one of the world's most beloved holiday songs. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any date and location, allowing users to explore the rich tapestry of history associated with specific days throughout the calendar year.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 24th December 1968
Endings already wear the seeds of what follows.
Fortune of the Day
24th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on December 24th blend classic Capricorn ambition with Mercurial intellect and communication gifts. This combination creates thoughtful planners who strategically articulate their goals. Numerological nine adds emotional wisdom and a desire for meaningful completion.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include analytical thinking, reliability, and clever communication skills. The nine softens typical Capricorn coldness with genuine compassion. Weaknesses: they can become overly critical and perfectionist, sometimes lost in thought rather than action.
Love These individuals love with careful consideration, seeking partners who offer intellectual depth. They express affection through dependable actions rather than grand emotional displays. The nine-energy opens their hearts to deeper bonds once trust is established.
Caree & Finance Law, science, writing, and administration suit them well. Their discipline and communication prowess lead to stable, respected positions. Financially shrewd and forward-thinking, they build lasting wealth through patient strategy.
Health Capricorn's tendency toward overwork requires conscious rest and emotional balance. Mental activities like reading or writing appeal strongly but need physical counterbalance. Structured routines and stress management work best for their well-being.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Earth).
Fun Facts About 24th December
Name Days in Your Language: Adam, Adamina, Adan, Adana, Addison, Ava, Eva, Eve, Evelyn
Someone born on this day in 1968 would be 57 years old today — just 20,926 days into life, which is roughly 502,245 hours, 30,134,737 minutes, or 1,808,084,227 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 359. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 7 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 52 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 24th December
- Geoff Allott, New Zealand cricketer (1971)
- Sascha Fischer, German rugby player (1971)
- Ricky Martin, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and actor (1971)
- Adam Haslett, American fiction writer and journalist (1970)
- Amaury Nolasco, Puerto Rican actor (1970)
- Milan Blagojevic, Australian footballer and manager (1969)
- Pernille Fischer Christensen, Danish director and screenwriter (1969)
- Ed Miliband, English academic and politician, Minister for the Cabinet Office (1969)
- Luis Musrri, Chilean footballer and manager (1969)
- Oleg Skripochka, Russian astronaut and engineer (1969)
Lives Remembered on 24th December
- Maria Koepcke, German-Peruvian ornithologist and zoologist (born 1924) (1971)
- Stanisław Błeszyński, Polish-German entomologist and lepidopterist (born 1927) (1969)
- Cortelia Clark, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1907) (1969)
- Olivia FitzRoy, English soldier and author (born 1921) (1969)
- Alfred B. Skar, Norwegian journalist and politician (born 1896) (1969)
- Burt Baskin, American businessman, co-founded Baskin-Robbins (born 1913) (1967)
- John Black, English businessman (born 1895) (1965)
- William M. Branham, American minister and theologian (born 1906) (1965)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 24th December
- Christian feast day: Adela and Irmina
- Christian feast day: Paola Elisabetta Cerioli
- Christian feast day: Adam and Eve
- Christian feast day: December 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Aðfangadagskvöld, the day when the 13th and the last Yule Lad arrives to towns. (Iceland)
- Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Feast of the Seven Fishes (Italian Americans)
- Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Juleaften (Denmark)/Julaften (Norway)/Julafton (Sweden)
- Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Nittel Nacht (certain Orthodox Jewish denominations)
- Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Nochebuena (Spain and Spanish-speaking countries)
- Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: The Declaration of Christmas Peace (Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City)
- Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Wigilia (Poland)
- Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Quviasukvik, the Inuit new year (Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Russia)
- Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Kūčios (Lithuania)
- Independence Day (Libya)
- Day of Military Honour – Siege of Ismail (Russia)
What Happened on 24th December?
- LANSA Flight 508 is struck by lightning and crashes in the Puerto Inca District in the Department of Huánuco in Peru, killing 91. (1971)
- Nigerian troops capture Umuahia, the Biafran capital. (1969)
- Apollo program: The crew of Apollo 8 enters into orbit around the Moon, becoming the first humans to do so. They performed ten lunar orbits, took the Earthrise photograph, broadcast live TV pictures, and read the first ten verses of Genesis. (1968)
- Allegheny Airlines Flight 736 crashes on approach to Bradford Regional Airport, killing 20. (1968)
- A Canadair CL-44 chartered by the United States military crashes into a small village in South Vietnam, killing 111. (1966)