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 Delanoƫ [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