Historical Events
- Baseball's new Continental League awards its 7thfranchise to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
- NY Ranger goalie Marcel Paille wears a customized mask
Famous Birthdays
- Bernd Schuster, German footballer, born in Augsburg, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Gilda Gray [Marianna Michalska], Polish-American stage and screen actress (Piccadilly), and dancer (The Shimmy), dies of a heart attack at 58
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About December 22, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Why - Frankie Avalon
#1 Song: What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For - Emile Ford & The Checkmates
