Historical Events
- De Clear-Alkmaar railway opens
Famous Birthdays
- Elsie De Wolfe, American socialite and interior decorator, born in New York City (d. 1950)
- Maud Gonne, English-born Irish revolutionary, born in Tongham, United Kingdom (d. 1953)
About December 20, 1865
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius