What Happened on December 29, 1911

Historical Events

  • Mongolia gains independence from the Qing dynasty
  • Proclamation restores "Dei Gratia" from Canada's coins
  • San Francisco Symphony forms

Election of Interest

Sun Yat-sen elected 1st President of the Republic of China


1911 History

Famous Birthdays

  • (Robert) "Cutty" Cutshall, American jazz trombonist (Benny Goodman Orchestra; Eddie Condon), born in Huntington County, Pennsylvania (d. 1968)

Klaus FuchsKlaus Fuchs (1911-1988)

German-British atomic physicist and spy for the Soviet Union, born in Rüsselsheim, German Empire


Born in 1911

About December 29, 1911

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn