Historical Events
The Sound of Jazz
CBS broadcasts "The Sound of Jazz", live from NYC: an all-star program featuring swing era and contemporary jazz artists, including Count Basie, Red Allen, Ben Webster;, Thelonious Monk, and Gerry Mulligan; highlight is the final collaboration of Billie Holiday and Lester Young on "Fine and Mellow"
Famous Birthdays
- Phil Collen, English heavy-metal guitarist (Def Leppard - "Love Bites"), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Reginald Sheffield, British actor (Suspicion; Of Human Bondage; Second Chance), dies at 56
Died in 1957 1957 Highlights
About December 8, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte
