Historical Events
Hitler Freed from Prison
Adolf Hitler freed from jail early, having served only nine months of five-year sentence for "Beer Hall Putsch"
Famous Birthdays
- Errol John, Trinidadian actor and playwright (A Man from the Sun, The Nun's Story, Assault on a Queen), born in Port of Spain, Trinidad (d. 1988)
- Judy LaMarsh, Canadian lawyer, politician (Member of Parliament, 1960-68), author, and broadcaster (CBC Radio), born in Chatham-Kent, Ontario (d. 1980)
About December 20, 1924
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius