Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Christian Christiansen, German Luftwaffe officer (WWII - Chief Military Commander in the Netherlands; WWI - flying ace), and war criminal, born in Wyk auf Föhr, Province of Schleswig-Holstein, German Empire (d. 1972)
- Laura Hope Crews, American actress (Camille; Gone With The Wind), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1942)
- Percy Fletcher, British composer, best known for his brass and military band music, and musical director, born in Derby, England (d. 1932)
About December 12, 1879
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
