Historical Events
Nardico vs. LaMotta
Danny Nardico stops former world middleweight champion Jake LaMotta in 7 rounds in a light heavyweight non-title bout in Coral Gables, Florida; LaMotta is knocked down for the only time in his career, his corner stopping fight after the round
Australia Retains Title
Davis Cup Men's Tennis, Memorial Drive, Adelaide: Vic Seixas beats Ken McGregor in 4 sets but Australia retains title for third straight year; beats US, 4-1 in Adelaide
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Ogletree, American civil rights attorney and educator (Harvard Law School, 1985-2015), born in Merce, California (d. 2023)
About December 31, 1952
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Here In My Heart - Al Martino
