Historical Events
- Future Pakistan cricket captain Intikhab Alam bowls Australian opener Colin McDonald with his first ball in Test cricket in drawn 3rd Test in Karachi
Famous Birthdays
- Connie Needham Newton, American actress (Eight is Enough, Fame), born in Anaheim, California
- Nikki Gianulias, American ten-pin bowler (LPBT Rookie of Year 1979), born in Vallejo, California
- Shirley Furlong, American golfer (ANA Inspiration runner-up 1990), born in San Antonio, Texas
Famous Deaths
- K. S. Duleepsinhji, English-Indian cricketer (12 Tests for England, 995 runs), dies at 54
1959 Highlights
About December 5, 1959
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: What Do You Want - Adam Faith
