Historical Events
Le Pauvre Matelot
Darius Milhaud's opera "Le Pauvre Matelot" premieres in Paris
Contract of Interest
MLB owners renew contract with Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis for a second 7-years term
- WOW-AM in Omaha NE begins radio transmissions
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Koerppen, German organist, composer, and educator (Hannover Hochschule für Musik und Theater, 1948-91), born in Wiesbaden, Germany (d. 2022)
- James McCracken, American operatic tenor (Otello), born in Gary, Indiana (d. 1988)
- Josef Hadar, Israeli violinist and composer (Evening of Roses), born in Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine (now Israel) (d. 2006)
Famous Deaths
William Larned (1872-1926)
American tennis player (US Nationals 1901-02, 07-11), dies of a self inflicted gun shot wound at 53
About December 16, 1926
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
