Historical Events
- Tonkin Campaign: The French capture the citadel in Hanoi
Famous Birthdays
- Max Linder [Gabriel-Maximilien Leuvielle], French actor, comic and director (Seven Years Bad Luck: Max Prend un Bain), born in Saint-Loubès, Gironde, France (d. 1925)
1883 Highlights
About December 16, 1883
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
