Famous Birthdays
- Diane Tell, Canadian pop-jazz singer-songwriter, born in Québec City, Quebec
Hamid Karzai (66 years old)
President of Afghanistan (2001-14), born in Kandahar, Afghanistan
- Ian Burden, English rock keyboard player and bassist (Human League - "Don't You Want Me"), born in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Norma Talmadge, American silent screen actress (Within the Law, Sign on Bay), dies at 64
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About December 24, 1957
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte
