Historical Events
- General Electric announces all Communist employees will be fired
- Montreal Canadiens (106) & Toronto Maple Leafs (98) combine for 204 penalty minutes
Famous Birthdays
John Malkovich (70 years old)
American actor (The Killing Fields; Dangerous Liaisons), born in Christopher, Illinois
- World B. Free [Lloyd Bernard Free], American NBA guard (Philadelphia 76ers; Cleveland Cavaliers; Golden State Warriors), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Weddings
Milton Berle
Entertainer Milton Berle (45) marries for the third time Ruth Cosgrove (32)
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About December 9, 1953
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Answer Me - David Whitfield
