Historical Events
Rumpelstiltskin
"Grimm's Fairy Tales" or "Children's and Household Tales" by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is first published
Famous Birthdays
- Achille Peri, Italian composer and conductor, born in Reggio Emilia, Italy (d. 1880)
Famous Deaths
Sacagawea (c. 1788-1812)
Shoshone interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition, dies at 24
1812 Highlights
About December 20, 1812
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 210 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
