Historical Events
- Belgian Council of State forms
- Highest daily ridership in NYC subway history - 8.8 million fares
- University of Tennessee refuses to play Duquesne University after they suggested they may use a black player in their basketball game
Famous Birthdays
- Edita Gruberova, Slovak operatic soprano, born in Bratislava, Slovakia (d. 2021)
- John Sullivan, English television scriptwriter, born in Balham, London (d. 2011)
Susan Lucci (77 years old)
American actress (All My Children; Mafia Princess), born in Scarsdale, New York
- Tony Craig [Kulasa], American actor (That Boy Next Door), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- John A. Sampson, American gynecologist (b. 1873)
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About December 23, 1946
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
