Historical Events
- The largest one-day percentage drop in the history of Dow Jones Industrial Average, down 24.39%
Famous Birthdays
- Buzzie Bavasi, American MLB executive (Brooklyn & LA Dodgers), born in New York City (d. 2008)
- Denis Begbie, South African cricketer (South African batsman in five Tests 1948-50), born in Middelburg, Transvaal, South Africa (d. 2009)
Famous Deaths
- Watkins Lewis Africa American lynched in Shrevport, Louisiana
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights
About December 12, 1914
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
