Historical Events
- 1st "Keystone Kops" film, entitled "Hoffmeyer's Legacy"
- Aswan Low Dam in Nile begins operation
Assassination Attempt on Lord Charles Hardinge
Indian revolutionary underground in Bengal and Punjab, headed by Rash Behari Bose attempt to assassinate Viceroy of India Lord Hardinge, by throwing homemade bomb into Viceroys's Howdah (elephant carriage) during ceremonial procession in Delhi. Although wounded, the Viceroy survives. Investigations lead to the Delhi conspiracy trial.
1912 History
Famous Deaths
- Otto Schoetensack, German anthropologist, dies at 62
About December 23, 1912
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
