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- NBC premiere of "Dragnet" in black and white
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- Robben Ford, American jazz, rock, and blues guitarist (L.A. Express; Yellowjackets), born in Woodlake, California
Famous Deaths
- Dorothy Dix [Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer], American journalist and columnist, dies at 81
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About December 16, 1951
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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