Historical Events
Reichstag Fire
Dutch communist Marinus van der Lubbe sentenced to death for setting the German Reichstag on fire
NHL Record
Montreal Canadiens center Howie Morenz scores in 3-0 win v Detroit Red Wings; his NHL record 249th career goal
- Train crash in Eastern Paris; 230 die
Famous Birthdays
Akihito (89 years old)
Emperor of Japan (1989-2019), born in Tokyo, Japan
About December 23, 1933
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
