This happened today, December 24
1956 – “I Love Lucy” Christmas show airs, never put in syndication.
1970 – Walt Disney’s “Aristocats” is released.
1974 – Cardinals’ Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year.
1977 – “Ghost to the Post”, Raiders tight end Dave Casper (“The Ghost”) catches a 42-yard reception to set up the Raiders’ tying field goal near the end of regulation (Raiders win in OT).
1973 – Stephenie Meyer, American author (Twilight Saga), born in Hartford, Connecticut.