Historical Events
Music Premiere
Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg's anti-war musical "Hooray for What!", starring Ed Wynn and directed by Vincente Minnelli, opens at the Winter Garden Theatre, NYC; runs for 200 performances
Event of Interest
Japan recognizes Spain's Franco government
Famous Birthdays
- Gordon Crosse, British contemporary classical composer (Grace of Todd; Purgatory; Changes), and educator, born in Bury, England (d. 2021)
- Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, Latvian politician, 6th President and 1st woman president of Latvia, born in Riga, Latvia
About December 1, 1937
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
