Historical Events
- 10th largest snowfall in NYC history (13.7")
- Citizens of Deerfield Ill block building of interracial housing
Tom Landry Joins Cowboys
Tom Landry accepts coaching job with Dallas Cowboys (stays until 1988)
Famous Birthdays
Florence Griffith Joyner (1959-1998)
American athlete (Olympic gold 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay 1988; WR 100m: 10.49; 200m: 21.34 1988), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Weddings
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Shah of Persia Mohammad Reza Pahlavi marries Farah Pahlavi Diba
Famous Deaths
- Rosanjin, Japanese calligrapher, restaurateur and ceramicist (b. 1883)
1959 Highlights
About December 21, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Why - Frankie Avalon
#1 Song: What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For - Emile Ford & The Checkmates
