Famous Birthdays
- Alex Gilady, Israeli journalist (VP NBC Sports; Chairman IAAF Television Commission; 7 x Emmy Awards) and sports official (IOC), born in Tehran, Iran (d. 2022)
- Billy Bremner, Scottish footballer (Leeds United), born in Stirling, Scotland (d. 1997)
- Dick Butkus, American College-Pro Football HOF linebacker (Uni of Illinois; NFL Defensive Player of the Year 1969, 70; 5×First-team All-Pro; 8xPro Bowl; Chicago Bears), sportscaster (CBS, ESPN) and actor (My Two Dads), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2023) [1]
- Joe McGinniss, American author (The Selling of the President 1968), born in Rye, New York (d. 2014)
About December 9, 1942
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
