Historical Events
Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation
Ornette Coleman records his influential album "Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation", establishes the name for the Free Jazz sound
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Van Slyke, American baseball player, born in Utica, New York
- Louis Demetrius Alvanis, English classical pianist, born in London, England
- Michael Swain, American judoka (Olympic bronze 88), born in Elizabeth, New Jersey
- Roger McDowell, American baseball pitcher (NY Mets, Baltimore Orioles), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Sherry Rehman, Pakistani politician and diplomat (Federal Minister of Climate Change), born in Karachi, Pakistan
About December 21, 1960
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
- #1 Song: It's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires