Historical Events
- Germans demand surrender of American troops at Bastogne, Belgium
- Sub Swordfish departs Pearl Harbor for Japan
Famous Birthdays
- (Michael) "Mo" Foster, British session and touring rock bassist and producer, born in Byfleet, Surrey, England
- Colin "Barry" Jenkins, English rock drummer (Animals - "House of the Rising Sun"), born in Leicester, United Kingdom
Steve Carlton (78 years old)
American Baseball HOF pitcher (NL Cy Young Award 1972, 77, 80, 82; Triple Crown 1972; 10 x MLB All Star; St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies), born in Miami, Florida
Born in 1944
Famous Deaths
- Harry Langdon, American comedian (The Strong Man; Tramp, Tramp, Tramp), dies at 60
About December 22, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
