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December 1919
Summary
The following events occurred in December 1919:
Russian Civil War – The Red Army captured Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, frustrating the chances of the Orenburg Independent Army under Alexander Dutov from joining up with the main White Army force under Vladimir Kappel who were retreating into Siberia.
Nancy Astor became the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, having been the second woman elected to a Member of Parliament seat on November 28. Constance Markievicz was the first woman elected to Parliament in 1918.
The first cabinet of the Alexandru Vaida-Voevod administration was formed in Romania.
The first passenger train of the San Diego and Arizona Railway arrived in San Diego from El Centro, California, for the official line opening ceremony.
The Canadian Railway War Board was reorganized as the Railway Association of Canada.
Aircraft manufacturer Wright-Martin changed its name to Wright Aeronautical after partner Glenn L. Martin resigned from the company.
The Kentucky Christian University was established in Grayson, Kentucky as the Christian Normal Institute.
The first public radio station in North America began broadcasting in Montreal.
King George of the United Kingdom, on advice from Canadian Prime Minister Robert Borden, established the Memorial Cross which was presented to widows and mothers of Canadians who were killed while serving in World War I. It is now awarded to spouses and families of members of the Canadian Armed Forces who died during peacekeeping or other international operations.
The Portuguese language newspaper Diário de Noite began publication in Panjim, India, and served the city until it ceased operations in 1967.
The El Dorado Times daily newspaper began publication in El Dorado, Kansas.
The football club Vallentuna was established in Vallentuna, Sweden.
Canadian theater magnate Ambrose Small disappeared following a meeting with his lawyer F. W. M. Flock in Small's office at the Grand Opera House in Toronto.
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