Historical Events
- Theodore Cole and Ralph Roe attempt to escape from American federal prison Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay; neither is ever seen again.
Famous Birthdays
- Bobby Porcelli, American Latin and Afro-Cuban jazz saxophone and flute player, born in New York City
- Edward Ruscha, American artist (Pop Art), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- Jim Glaser, American singer (Glaser Bros-Getting to Me Again), born in Spalding, Nebraska
- Joe Farrell, American jazz saxophonist, born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, (d. 1986)
- Joyce Bulifant, American actress (The Mary Tyler Moore Show - "Marie Slaughter"), born in Newport News, Virginia
About December 16, 1937
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
