Treaty of Interest
Dec 14 Emilio Aguinaldo signs the Pact of Biak-na-Bato, to end hostilities and dissolve his government, in exchange for amnesty and "$800,000 (Mexican)" as an indemnity
- Dec 16 1st submarine with an internal combustion engine demonstrated
- Dec 27 Stanley Cup, Victoria Rink, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Victorias beat Ottawa Capitals, 15-2
- Dec 28 Edmond Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac" premieres in Paris
- Dec 30 Province of Zululand annexed to Natal colony
- Dec 31 Brooklyn's last day as a city, it incorporates into NYC (1/1/1898)