Historical Events
- Joseph Joffre becomes marshal of France
Famous Birthdays
- Helmut Eder, Austrian composer, born in Linz (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- Bernhard Scholz, composer, dies at 81
- Frank Penn, cricketer (one Test for England v Australia 1880), dies
- Willie Smith, Scottish golfer (US Open 1899), dies of pneumonia at 40
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About December 26, 1916
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
