Historical Events
- In Persia, the Shah leads a coup de'etat against the liberal Prime Minister Nasir ul-Mulk and imprisons him, but a popular uprising forces the Shah to restore Nasir ul-Mulk soon after
Famous Birthdays
- Gordon Douglas [Brickner], American film director (Our Gang; Laurel and Hardy; Young At Heart; Way...Way Out; Tony Rome; They Call Me Mister Tibbs!), born in New York City (d. 1993)
Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012)
Brazilian architect (Brasilia), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
About December 15, 1907
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
