Historical Events
Australia Defeats US
Davis Cup Men's Tennis, White City, Sydney: Frank Sedgman outclasses Vic Seixas 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in the deciding rubber as Australia beats US, 3-2 in Sydney to retain Cup
Famous Birthdays
- Ian Buruma, Anglo-Dutch scholar and writer on Japan and the Far East.
- Jacques Zimako, French soccer forward (13 caps; Saint-Étienne, Sochaux, Bastia), born in Lifou, New Caledonia (d. 2021)
- Ken Pope, American NFL player, born in Galverton, Texas
About December 28, 1951
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn