December 23

What happened on this day:

1947 The transistor is first demonstrated at Bell Laboratories

1954 The first successful human kidney transplant is performed by Dr. Joseph E. Murray
1972 The famous football play, the Immaculate Reception, takes place when Franco Harris scores a touchdown on a pass thrown by Terry Bradshaw
1986 The Voyager becomes the first aircraft to fly non-stop around the world.

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Famous Birthdays:

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1777 Alexander I : Tsar of Russia
1805 Joseph Smith : Founder of the Mormons
1944 Wesley Clark : US General
1946 Susan Lucci : Soap Opera Movie Actress
1955 Bruce Hornsby : Singer
1964 Eddie Vedder : Lead singer Pearl Jam

1971 Corey Haim : Movie Actor
1976 Brad Lidge : Pro Baseball Player