Historical Events
- Belgian Council of State forms
- Highest ridership in NYC subway history (8.8 million passengers)
- University of Tennessee refuses to play Duquesne University after they suggested they may use a black player in their basketball game
Famous Birthdays
- Edita Gruberova, Slovak operatic soprano, born in Bratislava, Slovakia (d. 2021)
- John Sullivan, English television scriptwriter, born in Balham, London (d. 2011)
Susan Lucci (76 years old)
American actress (All My Children, Mafia Princess), born in Scarsdale, New York
- Tony Craig [Kulasa], American actor (That Boy Next Door), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- John A. Sampson, American gynecologist (b. 1873)
About December 23, 1946
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
