Famous Birthdays
- Carl Romme, Dutch politician (Catholic People's Party), born in Oirschot, Netherlands (d. 1980)
- Constantine Rokossovski, Russian marshal and vice-premier of Poland, born in Warsaw, Poland (d. 1968)
- Leroy Robertson, American composer and music educator, born in Fountain Green, Utah (d. 1971)
About December 21, 1896
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
