Historical Events
- 1949 NFL Draft: University of Pennsylvania linebacker/center Chuck Bednarik is selected first by Philadelphia Eagles
- O'Neil Place in the Bronx erroneously renamed O'Neill Place
- State of Eire (formerly Irish Free State) declares its independence
Famous Birthdays
- (Wilhelm) "Willi" Resetarits, Austrian singer and human rights activist, born in Stinatz, Austria (d. 2022)
- Barry Gordon, American actor (Gary-Archie Bunker's Place), born in Brookline, Massachusetts
Dave Kingman (74 years old)
American baseball utility, DH (3 × MLB All-Star; NL HR leader 1979, 82; NY Mets, Chicago Cubs), born in Pendleton, Oregon
Samuel L. Jackson (74 years old)
American actor (Amos & Andrew; White Sand; Pulp Fiction), born in Washington, D.C.
- Thierry Mugler, French fashion designer, parfumeur, and bodybuilder, born in Strasbourg, France (d. 2022)
- Willem AFG Vermeend, Dutch economist & politician, born in Zuilen, Netherlands
About December 21, 1948
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
