Historical Events
I Gioielli Della Madonna
Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari's opera "I Gioielli Della Madonna" premieres at the Kurfürstenoper in Berlin, Germany, sung in German as "Der Schmuck der Madonna"
Oaha, die Satire der Satire
Frank Wedekind's play "Oaha, die Satire der Satire" premieres in Munich
Famous Birthdays
- James Gregory, American actor (My Favorite Martian, Barney Miller), born in The Bronx, New York (d. 2002)
- Niels Jerne, Danish immunologist (1984 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology), born in London, England (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Karl Hoschna, Bohemian born Tin Pan Alley-era composer (Every Little Movement), dies at 34
Died in 1911 1911 Highlights
About December 23, 1911
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
