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GRB 101225A, also known as the "Christmas burst", was a cosmic explosion first detected by NASA's Swift observatory on Christmas Day 2010. The gamma-ray emission lasted at least 28 minutes, which is unusually long.
The prominence of Christmas Day increased gradually after Charlemagne was crowned Emperor on Christmas Day in 800. [36] King Edmund the Martyr was anointed on Christmas in 855 and King William I of England was crowned on Christmas Day 1066. [37] The coronation of Charlemagne on Christmas of 800 helped promote the popularity of the holiday.
25 December 2010 was also the coldest Christmas Day since 1830, with a CET of −5.9 °C (21.4 °F). [41] The Republic of Ireland's lowest-ever December temperature on record was also recorded on Christmas Day, at −17.5 °C (0.5 °F) at Straide, County Mayo. [citation needed]
After Christmas Day, there’s no clear date on when the season ends, but some consider the Epiphany in January as the last day. A Manila street vendor sells Christmas lanterns, locally known as ...
Amazon is giving away one free Christmas music MP3 every day for 25 days beginning today, Dec. 1, 2010. So the last free MP3 will be available on Christmas day. Amazon is kicking off the free ...
Countdown to Christmas: Watch live countdown Other key dates this holiday season. Thanksgiving (Nov. 28) Hanukkah (Dec. 22–30) Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) Christmas Day (Dec. 25) Kwanzaa (Dec. 26 ...
Based on the astronomical definition, winter begins at the winter solstice, which in 2009 occurred on December 21, and ends at the March equinox, which in 2010 occurred on March 20. [1] Based on the meteorological definition, the first day of winter is December 1 and the last day February 28. [2]
Here’s where you can pick up last-minute items on Christmas Day: CVS: CVS stores are expected to be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but their hours could vary. Store and pharmacy hours ...