Historical Events
- French SS Byzantin sinks after collision in Dardanelles, 210 killed
- John Kehoe, the last of the Molly Maguires, is executed in Pennsylvania
Famous Birthdays
Joseph Stalin (1878-1953)
Dictator and General Secretary of the Soviet Union (1922-53), born in Gori, Tiflis Governorate, Russian Empire
About December 18, 1878
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
