Historical Events
"Annunciation of an Extraordinary Holy Year"
Pope Leo XIII publishes encyclical Quod auctoritate "The Annunciation of an Extraordinary Holy Year" - celebrating 50 years since Pope's ordination
Itō Hirobumi First PM
Samurai Itō Hirobumi, becomes the first Prime Minister of Japan
Famous Birthdays
- (Joseph) Deems Taylor, American music critic (New York World), composer (Through The Looking Glass; Peter Ibbetson), and promoter of classical music (Fantasia), born in New York City (d. 1966)
About December 22, 1885
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
