Historical Events
- 1st common carrier license issued by ICC, Scranton, Pa
Famous Birthdays
- Hector Elizondo, American actor (American Gigolo, Young Doctors in Love), born in New York City
- James Burke, British science historian and broadcaster (Connections), born in Derry, Northern Ireland
- Wojciech Frykowski, Polish actor, born in Łódź, Poland (d. 1969)
Famous Weddings
Billy Wilder
Austrian-American filmmaker Billy Wilder (30) weds first wife Judith Coppicus; divorce in 1946
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About December 22, 1936
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn