Famous Birthdays
- Ana Torroja, Spanish pop singer (Mecano), born in Madrid, Spain
- Everson Walls, American football cornerback who won Super Bowl XXV NY Giants; 3 × First-team All-Pro; 4 × Pro Bowl; Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, born in Dallas, Texas
- Phil Abrams, American actor, born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
Ante Pavelić (1889-1959)
Croatian leader of Nazi Germany puppet Independent State of Croatia, dies from wounds received in an attempted assassination two years earlier at 70
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About December 28, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: El Paso - Marty Robbins
#1 Song: What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For - Emile Ford & The Checkmates
