Historical Events
One Survives Amazon Plane Crash
Peruvian Airlines Electra crashes at headwaters of Amazon, killing all except Juliane Margaret Koepcke found 10 days later
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Daniels, American professional wrestler, born in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Giorgos Alkaios, Greek singer, born in Athens, Greece
Ricky Martin (52 years old)
Puerto Rican singer (Menudo) and actor (General Hospital), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Famous Weddings
George Foreman
Professional boxer George Foreman (22) weds Adrienne Calhoun
Famous Deaths
- Maria Koepcke, ornithologist (b. 1924)
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About December 24, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Christmas Day (Canada, United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brand New Key - Melanie
#1 Song: Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill
