Almanac of Absurdities 12/24

On this date in 1826, the so-called “Eggnog Riots” take place at West Point, after cadets smuggle whiskey into the academy. The all- night drunken disturbance eventually involves a third of the academy cadets resulting in 70 criminal implications and 19 Courtmartials. Cadet Jefferson Davis is named as “involved.” They must have smuggled in a lot. Christmas Eve, of course.