Historical Events
- KFIZ TV channel 34 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin begins broadcasting
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Musical-fantasy film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", co-written by Roald Dahl and director Ken Hughes, starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes, with songs by Sherman and Sherman, premieres at the Odeon Leicester Square theater, London
- Official revocation of the Edict of Expulsion of Jews from Spain at Second Vatican Council
Famous Birthdays
- Darryll Lewis, American NFL cornerback, 1991-2001 (Houston/Tennessee Oilers, and 2 other teams), born in Bellflower, California
- Paul Scherrer, American actor (Children of Corn II, Free Spirit), born in Rochester, New York
- Wendy Doolan, Australian golfer (Evian Masters 2004), born in Sydney, New South Wales
- Yannick Alléno, French chef, born in Puteaux, France
About December 16, 1968
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
#1 Song: Lily The Pink - Scaffold
