Historical Events274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian dedicates a temple to Sol Invictus in Rome, on supposed day of the winter solstice, fulfilling vow made during campaign in Palmyra1818 - First known Christmas carol, "Silent Night, Holy Night" (Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht'), is sung in Austria1921 - Last major Potlatch (ceremony) by Chief Daniel Cranmer (Kwakwakawakw) from Alert Bay, British Columbia. Twenty-six people arrested, their masks and regalia sold by Canadian government.2012 - 27 people are killed after an Antonov An-72 plane crashes near Shymkent, Kazakhstan2016 - Russian military defence plane crashes into the Black Sea after takeoff from Sochi airport, killing all 92 on boardMore Historical Events Famous Birthdays1932 - Mabel King (ne Washington) American stage and screen actress and singer (What's Happening!!; The Wiz), born in Charleston, South Carolina (d. 1999)1938 - Duane Armstrong, American painter (Fields of Grass), born in Fresno, California1957 - Chris Kamara, English soccer midfielder (Swindon Town FC, Brentford FC) and commentator (Sky Sports), born in Middlesbrough, England1975 - Marcus Trescothick, English cricket batsman (76 Tests, 14 x 100s, HS 219; 123 ODIs; Somerset CCC), born in Keynsham, England1978 - Jeremy Strong, American actor (Succession), born in Boston, MassachusettsMore Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths1976 - Frankie Darro [Frank Johnson], American actor (Radio Ranch, Wild Boys of the Road, Valley of Wanted Men), dies of a heart attack at 581989 - Billy Martin, American baseball second baseman (MLB All Star 1956; World Series 1951, 52, 53, 56; NY Yankees) and manager (World Series 1977 NY Yankees), killed in a car accident at 612006 - James Brown, American RandB, gospel, soul and funk singer-songwriter known as 'The Godfather of Soul' ("Sex Machine"; "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"; "Hot Pants"), dies of heart failure at 732021 - John Gleeson, Australian rugby league five eighth (10 Tests; Queensland 25 games; Wynnum-Manly, Brothers RLFC), dies at 822021 - Janice Long (ne Chegwin), British radio host (Crash FM; BBC), dies of pneumonia at 66More Famous Deaths