Historical Events
- David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash (Crosby, Stills & Nash) premiere together in California
Apollo 8 Launched
First manned Moon voyage launched with Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders aboard Apollo 8
"Wichita Lineman"
Glen Campbell's album "Wichita Lineman" goes to #1 in the US
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Lynn, NFL running back (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl 32), born in McKinney, Texas
- Khrystyne Haje, American actress (Simone-Head of the Class), born in Santa Clara, California
About December 21, 1968
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 6 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