Famous Birthdays
- Carl Scheer, American basketball executive (general manager Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, Charlotte Hornets; inventor NBA Slam Dunk Contest), born in Springfield, Massachusetts (d. 2019)
- Robert Alan Ridley Parker, American PhD/astronaut (STS-9, STS-35), born in New York City
About December 14, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius