What Happened on December 12, 1915

Historical Events

  • 1st all-metal aircraft (Junkers J-1) test flown at Dessau, Germany

French War Government Forms

Aristide Briand forms French war government

  • Russian troops overrun Hamadan, Persia

Famous Birthdays

Frank Sinatra (1915-1998)

American singer (Strangers in the Night; My Way; The Summer Wind) and actor (From Here to Eternity; Guys and Dolls), known as the "Chairman of the Board" and "Ol' Blue Eyes", born in Hoboken, New Jersey

About December 12, 1915

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius