December 25

• 2008 – Eartha Kitt who was the second woman to play “The Catwoman” on the “Batman” TV series. She also appeared in the films “The Serpent Warriors” and “Ernest Scared Stupid.”
• 1997 – Shinichirô Nakamura , who wrote the story on which the screenplay of “Mothra” was based, passed away at the age of 79.
• 1995 – Dean Martin, crooner and Rat Pack member. He starred in “Scared Stiff.” He passed away at the age of 78.