Historical Events
- 1st crossword puzzle (with 32 clues) printed in NY World
Famous Birthdays
- Raich Carter, English soccer forward (13 caps; Sunderland, Derby County, Hull C) and manager (Hull C, Leeds, Mansfield Town, Middlesborough), born in Sunderland, England (d. 1994)
1913 Highlights
About December 21, 1913
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius