Historical Events
Nobel for Antiproton Discovery
Emilio G. Segrè and Owen Chamberlain awarded Nobel Prize for Physics for discovery of the antiproton, a sub-atomic antiparticle
Yankees Trade Three for Three
NY Yankees trade Marv Thronberry, Don Larsen, Hank Bauer and Norm Seibern for Roger Maris, Kent Hadley and Joe Deaestri
Famous Birthdays
- Lisa Gastineau, American reality show star, born in Rockland County, New York
- Tina Gayle, American cowboy cheerleader and actress (Kathy-Chips), born in Frankfurt
Famous Deaths
Jim Bottomley (1900-1959)
American Baseball HOF first baseman (MLB all-time single game RBI record [12] 1924; World Series 1926, 31; NL MVP & NL HR leader 1928; St. Louis Cardinals), dies at 59
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About December 11, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Heartaches By The Number - Guy Mitchell
#1 Song: What Do You Want - Adam Faith
