Historical Events
- CFL Grey Cup, Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Toronto RCAF Hurricanes beat Winnipeg RCAF Bombers, 8-5
- Seyss-Inquart orders students in nazi-Germany to work
- West Indies chocolate/coffee drop above Netherland
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Revenu, French fencer (Olympic gold team foil 1968; bronze x 5; World C'ship gold 1971, 75), born in Issoudun, France (d. 2024)
- Randy Kirby, American actor (Randy-Girl From UNCLE), born in Chicago, Illinois
About December 5, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
