Historical Events
- British troops conquer Sidi el-Barrani
Famous Birthdays
Dionne Warwick (83 years old)
American singer ("I Say a Little Prayer"; "Do You Know The Way to San Jose"; "That's What Friends Are For"), born in East Orange, New Jersey
- Sharad Pawar, Indian politician (founded Nationalist Congress Party in 1999), born in Baramati, Bombay Presidency, British India
- Shirley Englehorn, American golfer (Women's PGA C'ship 1970), born in Caldwell, Idaho (d. 2022)
About December 12, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
