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What Happened on December 21, 1923

Historical Events

  • Nepal changes from British protectorate to independent nation

Famous Birthdays

  • Intizar Hussain, Urdu writer and columnist, born in Dibai, Bulandshahr (d. 2016) (approx. date)
  • Wataru Misaka, American basketball point guard (first non-white player, first player of Asian descent in BAA [later known NBA]; NY Knicks), born in Ogden, Utah (d. 2019)

About December 21, 1923

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius