Historical Events
- Battle at Colenso, South Africa: British army defeated by Boer force
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Vosper, British actor (The Man Who Knew Too Much, Rome Express), born in London, England (d. 1937)
- Harold Abrahams, British athlete (Olympic gold 100m, silver 4x100m 1924; depicted in film "Chariots of Fire"), born in Bedford, England (d. 1978)
About December 15, 1899
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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