Historical Events on December 24

15 significant historical events occurred on December 24. December 24 has been notable for various diplomatic and military events in history. On this day in 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain. In 1944, the Soviet siege of Budapest began during World War II. On December 24, 2010, civil resistance movements in Tunisia intensified, leading to the Arab Spring uprisings.