Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Christiansen, German nazi commander Wehrmacht Netherland, born in Wyk auf Föhr, Province of Schleswig-Holstein, German Empire (d. 1972)
- Laura Hope Crews, American actress (Camille; Gone With The Wind), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1942)
- Percy Fletcher, British composer, born in Derby (d. 1932)
1879 Highlights
About December 12, 1879
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
