- Dec 5 Harry Nelson Pillsbury, American chess player, born in Somerville, Massachusetts (d. 1906)
William Larned (1872-1926)
Dec 30 American tennis player (US Nationals 1901-02, 07-11), born in Summit, New Jersey
Dec 30 American tennis player (US Nationals 1901-02, 07-11), born in Summit, New Jersey