Historical Events
"It's a Wonderful Life"
Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life" film, directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore premieres in New York
Milhaud's 2nd Symphony
Darius Milhaud's 2nd Symphony, premieres with the Boston Symphony conducted by the composer; the work was commissioned as a memorial to the wife of group's music director Serge Koussevitzky
Famous Birthdays
Dick Wolf (77 years old)
American television series creator (Miami Vice, Law & Order), born in New York City
- Doug Lubahn, American session psychedelic rock and jazz-fusion bassist (The Doors; Pierce Arrow; Billy Squier), born in the USA (d. 2019)
- John Spencer, American actor (LA Law, West Wing), born in New York City (d. 2005)
- Lesley Judd, British child actress, dancer, television presenter (Blue Peter, 1972-79), and radio host (BBC's Woman's Hour, 1982-88), born in London, England
Uri Geller (77 years old)
Israeli magician and psychic known for bending forks, born in Tel Aviv, Israel
About December 20, 1946
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
