Historical Events
Bingham Serves Shortest Term
Hiram Bingham is elected as a Republican to serve in the US Senate forcing him to resign as Governor of Connecticut after serving only one day in office, the shortest term of any Connecticut Governor
Vortex
Noël Coward's "Vortex" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Mildred Miller (Posvar, née Müller), American mezzo-soprano (Metropolitan Opera, 1951-74; The Marriage of Figaro - "Cherubino"), and artistic director (Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, 1978-99), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2023)
About December 16, 1924
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
