Historical Events
- George Vanderbilt opens Biltmore estate, the largest privately owned house in America at 178,926 square feet (16,622.8 m2) in Asheville, North Carolina
Famous Birthdays
- E. Roland Harriman, American financier, born in New York City (d. 1978)
About December 24, 1895
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn