This Day in History: Dec. 25

Andra Day (a GRAMMY nominee in her own right) stars as the legendary singer, who the government targeted due to her protest song, «Strange Fruit.»The film hails from director Lee Daniels from a script by playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and co-stars Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher, the agent sent to infiltrate Holiday's circle and spy for the Federal Bureau of Narcotics.

Athletes, coaches, and fans reacted to the mob of protestors outside of the US Capitol over the certification of Electoral College votes all across social media. The protest of President-elect Joe Biden's victory erupted into violence, lawmakers were evacuated and barricaded and law enforcement to restore order.

Also on this day: George Washington and Martha Dandridge Custis are married in New Kent County, Va. Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail give the first successful public demonstration of their telegraph in Morristown, N.J.President Franklin D.

BBC risks losing “large parts” of its BAME audience forever due to worse representation than streaming services such as Netflix.Speaking in his new book Access All Areas: The Diversity Manifesto for TV and Beyond (via The Times), Henry says the high-profile death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last May, which sparked worldwide Black Lives Matter protests, made him realise that “systemic change” is needed in the film and TV industry.“A lot of the time at work, I am lonely.

Also on this day: Martin Luther is excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Leo X. Gen.

Also on this day:  The first classes begin at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. U.S.

Recovering Georgia Harrison has detailed a worrying medical emergency after she was rushed to hospital in Dubai.The Love Island beauty, who recently sparked romance rumours with Theo Campbell, said she was taken in on Christmas Eve after a cyst ruptured during her sunshine break. It began "severely infecting" her body and affecting her organs, she said – and was forced to spend Christmas Day in a hospital bed.

Steam received an increased amount of concurrent users on Christmas Day in comparison to previous years.The gaming client saw a huge amount of players logging in this holiday season, almost beating the service’s record of concurrent users at once.Christmas Day saw 23 million users logging on, according to games industry analyst, Daniel Ahmad.

Also on this day: Former President George Washington is eulogized by Col. Henry Lee as "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Jack Johnson becomes the first Black boxer to win the world heavyweight championship as he defeated Canadian Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia.During World War I, President Woodrow Wilson issues a proclamation authorizing the government to take over operation of the nation’s railroads.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A baby girl from Paisley was the first born in Scotland on Christmas Day.Aurelia Musialak came into the world at 12.04am within the maternity unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.And mum Agata,36,  said: “I could not believe it  and we are all very proud.“It makes it all the more special and I am really happy.”She had to be induced after Auerlia was reluctant to emerge.Aurelia beat a baby boy born at 12.27am

In Covid-19 ravaged California on Christmas Day, remaining ICU capacity for the first time fell to zero across the entire state.

Nicki Minaj is certainly thriving as a new mom, as she posted her Christmas Day photos for fans. The rap queen was glowing in a diamond headpiece that matched her adorned while lacy gown with a major slit up the front. Her husband Kenneth Petty wrapped his arms around her as he wore a powder blue suit that matched the many Tiffany & Co. boxes under the tree! Nicki’s waist looked absolutely cinched, despite giving birth in late September to her boy, Jeremiah Maraj-Petty.

direct to your inboxLike this entire year, Christmas Day in 2020 is anything but normal.It's a restricted, and for some quite sad time.But Greater Mancunians did have something to smile about today...

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday that she was declaring Christmas Eve a day to honor Dr.

direct to your inboxWhile Christmas in 2020 may look and feel a lot different, the annual tradition of the Queen's speech remains.Her Majesty will address the nation and the people of the Commonwealth on Christmas Day from Windsor Castle.The Queen ’s message this year is expected to focus heavily on the nation’s response to Covid-19, and is likely to see the monarch praise the efforts of all sections of society, from frontline and key workers to communities, the Armed Forces and charities.

direct to your inboxA national lockdown could be enforced from Boxing Day while Birmingham may be put into Tier 4 before Christmas.