Historical Events
- "Variety" covering all phases of show business, 1st published
Famous Birthdays
- Piet Hein, Dutch poet and inventor (d. 1996)
About December 16, 1905
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius