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December 22, 1935 A 22-foot statue of St. Nicholas was completed at Santa Claus, Indiana. The 40-ton statue still stands as a symbol of the festive town.
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December 23, 1867 Businesswoman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C. J. Walker is born. In Indianapolis, she establishes a cosmetics company which makes her the first African-American millionaire.
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December 24, 1968 Apollo 8 becomes the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon. Commander of the mission is Gary native Frank Borman |
| December 26, 1956 Evan Bayh is born in Shirkleville, Indiana. He becomes the 46th Governor of the State, serving from 1989 to 1997. |
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December 27, 1981 Hoagy Carmichael dies in Rancho Mirage, California. Growing up in Bloomington, he became a popular writer of songs, including “Stardust” and “Georgia on My Mind.” |
Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at Turkey Run State Park.
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