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December 25·Every year

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is observed in United Kingdom. Recognized nationally.

Category: Public holiday
Observed in: United Kingdomofficial

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After the loss of aircraft systems, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crashed near Aktau International Airport while attempting to perform an emergency landing after being hit by a Russian defense missile.

2024Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crashes in Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of its occupants.
2021The James Webb Space Telescope is launched.
2020An explosion in Nashville, Tennessee, occurs, leaving three civilians in the hospital.