Historical Events
- Indonesia begins its 2nd political election
- WDSU TV channel 6 in New Orleans, LA (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Musiał, Polish soccer defender (34 caps; Wisła Kraków) and manager (Wisła Kraków, Lechia Gdańsk, Stal Stalowa Wola), born in Wieliczka, Poland (d. 2020)
- Bill Nelson, British progressive rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter (Be-Bop Deluxe), born in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
- Edmund "Ed" Kemper, American serial killer, born in Burbank, California
- Laurent Voulzy, French singer and composer, born in Paris, France
Famous Deaths
- Janet Fay, American murder victim of the Lonely Hearts Killers (later filmed as "The Honeymoon Killers"), hammered to death at 66
- William Arms Fisher, American composer, librettist (Going Home), musicologist, and educator, dies at 87
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About December 18, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
