Historical Events
Music History
"Cinderella" the first full-length ballet by Frederick Ashton with music by Sergei Prokofiev is first presented by Sadler's Wells Ballet at Covent Garden, London
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Ham, American football player (Steelers), born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Leslie Moonves, American television executive (CEO and Chairman of CBS), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
Hideki Tojo (1884-1948)
Japanese Prime Minister during WW II (1941-44), hanged for war crimes at 64
- SeishirÅ Itagaki, Japanese military officer and politician (War Minister, 1938-39), hanged for war crimes at 63
1948 Highlights
About December 23, 1948
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
