Famous Deaths
- Walter Compton, news anchor (DuMont Evening News), dies at 47
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About December 9, 1959
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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