Famous Birthdays
- (Alejandro) "Alex" Acuña, Peruvian-American session and touring drummer and percussionist (Weather Report; Lee Ritenour; Joni Mitchell), educator and producer, born in Pativilca, Peru
- Jean Doré, Canadian politician (39th Mayor of Montreal), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2015)
- Kenneth Cranham, Scottish actor (Hellbound: Hellraiser II), born in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
- Rob Tyner [Robert Derminer], American hard rock singer (MC5 - Kick Out The Jams), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1991)
About December 12, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius