What Happened on December 16, 1918

Historical Events

  • German troops evacuate Finland, give over Kiev in the Ukraine to revolutionary forces and pull back from Estonia as Bolshevik forces move in

Dempsey vs. Morris

Jack Dempsey KOs Carl Morris in 14 seconds

Famous Birthdays

  • Henry Clarke, American fashion photographer (Vogue), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1996)
  • Pierre DelanoĆ« [Leroyer], French songwriter and lyricist, born in Paris (d. 2006)

About December 16, 1918

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius