Historical Events
- British transfer Heard & McDonald Islands (Indian Ocean) to Australia
- Heavy snow blankets Northeast, buries NYC under 25.8" of snow in 16 hrs That same day, LA set a record high of 84°F
Theater Premiere
Marc Blitzstein's play with music "The Cradle Will Rock", directed by Orson Welles, opens at Mansfield Theater, NYC; runs for 34 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Carlton Fisk, American Baseball HOF catcher (11 x MLB All Star; AL Rookie of the Year 1972; Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox), born in Bellows Falls, Vermont
- James T. Conway, 34th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps
- Joyce Jillson, Cranston RI, psychic/actress (Superchick)
Famous Weddings
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About December 26, 1947
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
