Historical Events
- Groundbreaking begins for Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Foster, American boxer (world light-heavyweight champion 1968-74), born in Lubbock, Texas (d. 2015)
- Dennis RB Madide, South African Internal minister of Transkei
- Fred Anton Maier, Norwegian speed skater (Olympic gold 5,000m 1968, bronze 1964; silver 10,000m 1964, 68; 11 x WRs), born in Nøtterøy, Norway (d. 2015)
About December 15, 1938
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
