Here are 5 interesting facts about December 24 in Kentucky history:

1. The Battle of Sacramento - On December 24, 1864, Confederate forces under the command of General Nathan Bedford Forrest surprised and defeated a Union force at the Battle of Sacramento. The battle took place in McLean County, Kentucky and was one of the last Confederate victories of the Civil War.

2. Birth of Cassius Clay - On December 24, 1810, Cassius Clay was born in Madison County, Kentucky. He was a prominent politician, newspaper editor, and abolitionist who fought for the emancipation of slaves.

3. Kentucky Becomes a State - On December 24, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. The state was originally a part of Virginia but gained statehood after a series of conventions and negotiations.

4. Christmas Eve Tornado - On December 24, 1964, a tornado struck the city of Brandenburg, Kentucky, killing 31 people and injuring over 200. The tornado, which was part of a larger outbreak across the Midwest, caused widespread damage and devastation.

5. Boxing Day Blizzard - On December 24 and 25, 2004, Kentucky was hit by a powerful winter storm that dumped over two feet of snow in some areas. The storm, which came to be known as the Boxing Day Blizzard, caused widespread power outages and disrupted holiday travel plans.