Historical Events
- Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget, later knows as SAAB, is founded in Sweden.
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Gibbons, American blues-rock guitarist (Moving Sidewalks; ZZ Top - "Cheap Sunglasses"; "Legs"), born in Houston, Texas
- Sugar Blue [Jimmie Whiting], American touring and session blues harmonica player (Louisiana Red; Rolling Stones), born in Harlem, New York City
Famous Deaths
- Sidney Olcott, Canadian film director (Ben Hur), dies at 76
- Traitsjo Kostov, Bulgarian communist vice-premier, executed by the state at 52
1949 Highlights
About December 16, 1949
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
