Historical Events
- Burma recognizes People's Republic of China
Musical Finale
Marc Blitzstein' s musical drama "Regina", based on Lillian Hellman's play "The Little Foxes", closes at 46th St Theatre, NYC. after 56 performances and 2 Tony Awards
Theatrical Finale
Tennessee Williams' stage drama "A Streetcar Named Desire", starring Jessica Tandy, Marlon Brando, and Kim Hunter, and directed by Elia Kazan closes at Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC, after 855 performances, winning a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize
1949 History
Famous Birthdays
- Paul Rodgers, English-Canadian rock singer and musician (Bad Company - "Feel Like Makin' Love", "Rock and Roll Fantasy"; The Firm; + Queen), born in Middlesbrough, England
- Sotiris Kaiafas, Cypriot footballer
Famous Deaths
- David Stanley Smith, American composer (Merrymount), dies at 72
About December 17, 1949
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
