Historical Events
- Cambodian Civil War: Khmer Rouge rebels intensify assaults on Cambodian government positions, forcing their retreat from Kompong Thmar and nearby Ba Ray.
Ernie Banks Released
Chicago Cubs release longtime star and future Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, ending his 19-year MLB career; announce Banks will serve as a coach on manager Leo Durocher's staff; Banks finishes with 512 home runs and 1,636 RBI
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Galt MacDermot and John Guare's musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona", starring Clifton Davis and Raul Julia, opens at St James Theater, NYC; runs for 614 performances and wins 2 Tony Awards
Happy Xmas (War is Over)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono release single "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" in the US
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Pescatori, Italian auto racer (Sports Racing World Cup 2000; FIA GT C'ship N-GT class 2001), born in Brescia, Italy
- Peter Van de Veire, Belgian radio-presenter
- Rob Waldrop, American College Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle (Outland Trophy 1993 Arizona; CFL, Toronto Argonauts), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Arthur B. Spingarn, American lawyer and civil rights activist (NAACP chairman, 1940-65), dies at 93
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About December 1, 1971
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Family Affair - Sly & The Family Stone
#1 Song: Coz I Luv You - Slade
