X-Mas Back in the Day,
In 1776, the American army crossed the Delaware River as a sneak attack of Hessian troops in New Jersey. This siege was famously led by this future president.
George Washington
This Seatle-based restaurant abandoned the use of straws in all 28000 stores.
Starbucks
The summer Olympics - hosted in this city - was post-poned this year because of unforeseen circumstances.
Tokyo
This crooner's 1955 album White Christmas consisted of 10 songs recorded in 1945
Bing Crosby
In October, 2014:
"[Blank], what the hell were you thinking when you married loser Russell Brand. There is a guy who has got nothing going, a waste! "
Katy Perry
The first recorded celebration of Christmas was in 336AD, held in this ancient city.
Rome
If you looked up at the sky in parts of Africa and Asia in June 21 of this year at night, you'd be the witness of this annular phase of a celestial event.
Solar Eclipse
Sony picture delayed the release of the newest film installment of this comedy-meets-paranormal film franchise.
Ghostbusters
Their 1964 Christmas Album includes Little Saint Nick called a rewiring of their hit Little Deuce Coupe
The Beach Boys
WOW! Sleepy Joe doesn’t know where he is, or what he’s doing. Honestly, I don’t think he even knows what office he's running for!
Joe Biden
On Christmas 1642, this famous scientist was born. He better watch out for falling apples!
Isaac Newton
This retired Canadian NHL veteran and Flames captain was inducted into the Hall of Fame, after a career that spans 1500 games and 5 teams.
Jarome Iginla
This children's campfire song turned viral media frenzy about a sea predator's family had to delay its live world tour this year to 2021.
Baby Shark Live
Rolling Stone calls this Wall Of Sound producer's A Christmas Gift for You the best Christmas album of all time. Just don't get distracted by his hair.
Phil Spector
I'll handle the little rocket man.
Kim Jong Un
On Xmas 1977, this silent-film era "Tramp" died of a stroke in his home in France.
Charlie Chaplin
In July this year, many prominent people - including celebrities, politicians and businesspeople - had their Twitter hacked, and woke up to find their accounts advising their followers to send this online currency to secret bankaccounts.
Bitcoin
The NHL held their post-poned post-season in the summer, where 24 teams played in crowdless games, across these two hub cities
Toronto and Edmonton
This Russian orchestra directed by Paul O'Neill has had numerous Top 10 holiday albums including The Lost Christmas Eve
Trans-Siberia Orchestra
"I have to say this, he hit my hands. Nobody has ever hit my hands. I’ve never heard of this one. Look at those hands. Are they small hands? And he referred to my hands if they’re small, something else must be small. I guarantee you there’s no problem. I guarantee you.”
Marco Rubio
In Christmas Day 1991, USSR leader Gorbachev handed over the reigns of his country to this man, who would later become the first president of the Russian Federation
Yeltsin
In February, this small European "Grand Duchy" nation became the first country to make all public transport free to use. Now I can travel free and get some Potato Gromperekichelcher at one part of town and some Souffle in the other real easily.
Luxembourg
The 33rd annual European Film Awards had to host their events online in this capital city of a glacial island country.
Reykjavik
This saxophonist's Miracles: The Holiday Album is said to be the bestselling Christmas album of all time
Kenny G
About this Time Person of the Year:
"So ridiculous. [She] must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill! "
Greta Thurnberg