Famous Birthdays
- Nelly Adamson Landry, French tennis player (French C'ships 1948), born in Bruges, Belgium (d. 2010)
- Noel Johnson, British actor (Frenzy, Frightmare, Royal Flash), born in Birmingham, England (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths
- Eduard Strauss, Austrian composer (318 dances), dies at 81
1916 Highlights
About December 28, 1916
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn