Historical Events
Ford's First Gasoline Engine
Henry Ford completes his first useful petrol / gasoline fuelled engine
Famous Birthdays
- Carl Brisson, Danish actor (Ship Cafe, Ring, Song of Soho, Murder at the Vanities), born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1958)
- Ruth Chatterton, American actress (Madame X, Sarah & Son), born in New York City (d. 1961)
About December 24, 1893
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn