Historical Events
- Cruise ship Lakonia burns 180 miles north of Madeira with the loss of 128 lives
- Oakland Raider Tom Flores passes for 6 touchdowns vs Houston (52-49)
Mourning for J.F.K. Ends
Official 30-day mourning period for President John F. Kennedy ends
Famous Birthdays
- Brian McMillan, South African cricket all-rounder (38 Tests, top score 113, 75 wickets; 78 ODIs), born in Welkom, South Africa
- Giuseppe Bergomi, Italian footballer, born in Milan, Italy
- Luna H. Mitani, Japanese-American surrealist painter, born in Hokkaido, Japan
About December 22, 1963
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Dominique - The Singing Nun (Soeur Sourire)
- #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles