Daily Archives: December 25, 2013

‘The Sting’ premieres in New York, Los Angeles 40 years ago today (12/25/1973)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'The Sting' trailer

(Tuesday, December 25, 1973, Christmas Day) — The Sting, a caper film involving a complicated plot by two professional grifters to con a mob boss, premiered today in both New York and Los Angeles.

Directed by George Roy Hill, the film starred Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Robert Shaw.

Germans celebrate first Christmas under Nazi rule 80 years ago today (12/25/1933)

1930s


Video: 'The World At War: A New Germany 2/5' (Christmas 1933 at 2:23)

(Monday, December 25, 1933) — Germany, with Jews out of the civil service, concentration camps full and living under a permantent state of emergency, today celebrated the nation’s first Christmas under Nazi rule.