Historical Events
- 6th SEC Championship Game: #3 Tennessee beats #11 Auburn, 30-29
Famous Weddings
Peter Jennings
ABC's World News Tonight news anchor Peter Jennings (59) weds Kayce Freed in Bridgehampton, New York
Famous Deaths
- Alan Mouncer, film director and producer, dies at 68
- Eddie Myers, British WWII soldier and engineer, dies at 91
- Eliot Daniel, American composer (I Love Lucy theme), dies at 89
- Willy den Ouden, Dutch swimmer (WR 100m freestyle, 1:04.06 1933-56; Olympic gold 4×100m freestyle 1936), dies at 79
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About December 6, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Perfect Day - Various Artists
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