Archive for December 19th, 2006
(Dec.19) Today we're observing. . . Anniversary – 1st Christmas Greeting From Space
Tuesday, December 19th, 2006Anniversary – 1st Christmas Greeting From Space
"…to all mankind America’s wish for peace on earth and good will toward men everywhere."
In 1958 the first Christmas greeting (a recording from President Dwight Eisenhower) was broadcast from space by a satellite launched a day earlier. 10 years later another Christmas greeting was broadcast from space by the astronauts of Apollo 8 as they circled the moon on Christmas Eve 1968.
Apollo 8′s historic broadcast from the moon on Christmas Eve 1968
2006 Video Advent Calendar – December 19th
Tuesday, December 19th, 2006
A Holiday Video Countdown to Christmas
"Brian Orser skating to Believe from the Polar Express (sung by Josh Groban)"
December 19, 2006: 06 Days Till Christmas
You can check out a new holiday video each day right here or check out our Advent Calendar each day.
