Historical Events
- 1937 NFL Draft: Sam Francis from University of Nebraska first pick by Philadelphia Eagles
China Declares War on Japan
Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek declares war on Japan
Famous Birthdays
- Bengt Emil Johnson, Swedish author and composer, born in Saxdalen, Sweden (d. 2010)
- Iolanda Balaș, Romanian high jumper (Olympic gold 1960), born in Timișoara, Romania (d. 2016)
- Reggie Young, American session guitarist (The Memphis Boys), born in Caruthersville, Missouri (d. 2019) [1]
- Samuel Weems, American lawyer (disbarred), Armenian genocide denier, and writer, born in Hazen, Arkansas (d. 2003)
About December 12, 1936
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
