Historical Events
"Tillie's Punctured Romance"
1st feature-length silent film comedy "Tillie's Punctured Romance" released starring Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand and Charlie Chaplin
- 2,800 African miners strike at the Van Rhyn Deep mines in a bid to redress some of their grievances
Famous Birthdays
- Ivan Generalić, Croatian painter, born in Hlebine, Croatia (d. 1992)
- William Nebergall, American inorganic chemist (invented fluoride toothpaste), born in Cuba, Illinois (d. 1978) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Jones, England cricket all-rounder and captain (12 Tests, 3 wickets, 15 catches; Nottinghamshire CCC), dies from tuberculosis at 42
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights
About December 21, 1914
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius