Historical Events
- French Assembly National votes for separation of church & state
Music Premiere
Richard Strauss' opera "Salome" premieres in Dresden
Famous Birthdays
- Dalton Trumbo, American writer and film director (Johnny Got His Gun), born in Montrose, Colorado (d. 1976)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Holmes, English violinist and composer, dies at 66
About December 9, 1905
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
