Historical Events
- French troop train derails in French Alps killing 543
- Rev Edward Flanagan forms Boys Town outside Omaha, Nebraska
Famous Birthdays
- Edward Firth Henderson, British diplomat and arabist, born in Bristol (d. 1995)
About December 12, 1917
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius