Historical Events
- Cleveland Browns beat NY Yankees 14-3 in AAFC championship game
- The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is founded in Daytona Beach, Florida
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Parkening, American classical guitarist (transcribed sacred music), born in Los Angeles, California
Dilma Rousseff (75 years old)
Brazilian politician and President of Brazil (2011-16), born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Linda Sutton, English artist, born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Famous Deaths
- Edward Higgins, English General of The Salvation Army, dies at 84
- Franz Zorell, German lexicographer, dies at 84
Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947)
British Prime Minister (Conservative: 1923-24, 1924-29, 1935-37), dies at 80
About December 14, 1947
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
