Historical Events
- 15th Heisman Trophy Award: Leon Hart (end), Notre Dame
Chiang Kai-shek Flees
Chinese Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek flees to Taiwan
Famous Birthdays
Tom Waits (74 years old)
American singer-songwriter, pianist (Small Change; Blue Valentine; "Jersey Girl"), and actor (Ironweed; Down By Law), born in Pomona, California
About December 7, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
