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December 26
[edit]1969: A strong nor'easter began affecting a large portion of the Eastern United States and Atlantic Canada. Eventually more than 30 inches (76 cm) of snow would fall in many areas, with snowdrifts up to 30 feet (9 m) high.
2000: A tropical cyclone struck Sri Lanka, killing nine people. This was the strongest storm to strike the island nation since 1978.
2001: Tropical Storm Vamei formed only 1.4° (104 miles, 170 km) from the equator. This was the closest to the equator a tropical cyclone had ever formed. Tropical cyclones rarely approach the equator due to the lack of the Coriolis force which typically powers their circulation.
2015: A tornado outbreak killed 13 people and caused major damage in northeastern Texas.