Historical Events
- BBC Radio began daily newscasts
Ubi Arcano
Pope Pius XI pleas for peace: encyclical Ubi arcano
Famous Birthdays
- Ian Powell Bancroft, British senior civil servant, born in Barrow-in-Furness, England (d. 1996)
- Micheline Ostermeyer, French athlete (Olympic gold shot put, discus; bronze high jump 1948), born in Rang-du-Fliers, Pas-de-Calais, France (d. 2001)
About December 23, 1922
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
