Today is Wednesday, Dec. 25, the 360th day of 2024. There are six days left in the year. This is Christmas Day. Today in history: On Dec. 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack against Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey, during the American Revolutionary War. Also on this date: In 1066, William the Conqueror was crowned King of England. Related Articles Today in History: December 24, former defense secretary pardoned in Iran-Contra scandal Today in History: December 23, teen sniper Lee Boyd Malvo spared the death penalty Today in History: December 22, four shot by New York subway vigilante Today in History: December 21, Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie Today in History: December 20, US troops sent into Panama to remove Manuel Noriega from power In 1818, “Silent Night (Stille Nacht)” was publicly performed for the first time during the Christmas Midnight Mass at the Church of St.