Historical Events
- A National Civic Federation is formed in the US to arbitrate labor disputes
- Boer army under gen Kritzinger take Cape colony
Famous Birthdays
- V. S. Pritchett, British literary critic and writer (Myth Makers), born in Suffolk (d. 1996)
About December 16, 1900
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
