Historical Events
- 1st US city ordinance requiring white & black residential areas in Baltimore
- Rayon 1st commercially produced in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
Famous Birthdays
Jean Genet (1910-1986)
French novelist (The Thief's Journal, Our Lady of the Flowers) and playwright (The Balcony, The Maids), born in Paris
- Jose Lezama Lima, Cuban poet and novelist, born in Havana, Cuba (d. 1976)
About December 19, 1910
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius