Historical Events
- 44 surviving crewmen of German U-434 surrender to the HMS Blankney after scuttling their wounded submarine. Two are lost.
- Japanese troops land on Hong Kong
Famous Birthdays
- Jan Kowalczyk, Polish equestrian rider (Olympics gold show jumping individual; silver team 1980), born in Drogomyśl, Poland (d. 2020)
- Sam Andrew, American musician (Big Brother and the Holding Company), born in Okinawa, Japan (d. 2015)
- Wadada Leo Smith, American trumpeter and composer ("Divine Love"), born in Leland, Mississippi
- William, English Prince of Gloucester and grandson of George V, born in Hadley Common, England (d. 1972)
About December 18, 1941
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
