Historical Events
- 1st youth hostel in US opens (Northfield, Mass)
"Thumbs Up"
Musical revue "Thumbs Up", including music and lyrics by Vernon Duke, James Hanley, and Ira Gershwin (among others), premieres at the St. James Theatre, NYC; runs for 156 performance
Persia Renamed Iran
Shah of Persia Mohammad Reza Pahlavi declares Persia now Iran
Famous Birthdays
Larisa Latynina (89 years old)
Ukrainian gymnast (winner most Olympic medals in her sport [18]; 9 x gold USSR 1956, 1960, 1964; World C'ship gold x 9), born in Kherson, Ukraine
About December 27, 1934
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
