Historical Events
- San Francisco City Hall dedicated by Mayor James Rolph
- Today the British Cabinet recognizes the true nature of the war by deciding to institute compulsory military service, with single men to be conscripted before married ones
Famous Birthdays
- Roebuck "Pops" Staples, American gospel singer (The Staple Singers), born in Winona, Mississippi (d. 2000)
Famous Deaths
- Gerrit Jan van Heek, Dutch textile manufacturer and politician, dies at 78
About December 28, 1915
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
