Famous Birthdays
- Gustaf Gründgens, German actor and director (M, Faust, A Glass of Water), born in Düsseldorf, Germany (d. 1963)
Famous Deaths
- Dwight L Moody, US evangelist (Student Volunteer Movement), dies
1899 Highlights
About December 22, 1899
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn