Historical Events
- Chic Cards beat Philadelphia Eagles 28-21 in NFL championship game
- National Football League Championship, Comiskey Park, Chicago: Chicago Cardinals beat Philadelphia Eagles, 28-21; Cardinals' only title victory
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Olle, broadcaster
- Aurelio Rodriguez, baseball player
- Dick Diamonde [Dingeman van der Sluys], Dutch-Australian rock guitarist (The Easybeats - "Friday On My Mind"), born in Hilversum, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947)
King of Italy (1900-46), Emperor of Ethiopia and King of the Albanians, dies of pulmonary edema at 78
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About December 28, 1947
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
