Probably not many people are aware that this December was different from any other since the beginning of the Christian era. December, 1895, enjoyed the unique privilege of having two full moons, which is a phenomenon that has not occurred in any December in 1,896 years.
The coincidence of the last event of this kind happening; in the same year as the birth of Christ was not widely noted, however, or it would probably have been looked upon by many as significant. The occurrence was a purely astronomical one.—New York World.
