Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Ezzard Charles defeats Jersey Joe Walcott for heavyweight boxing title
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce E Melnick, American Cmdr USCG/astronaut (STS 41, STS 49), born in NYC, New York
- Enrico Pieranunzi, Italian classically trained jazz pianist, and composer, born in Rome, Italy
- Lanny Wadkins, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1977), born in Richmond, Virginia
- Lewis Arlt, American actor (Littlest Victims, Ken-Another World), born in Kingston, New York
- Ray Comfort, New Zealand evangelist, born in Christchurch, New Zealand
1949 Highlights
About December 5, 1949
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 73 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
