Historical Events
- "Let's Make an Opera" closes at John Golden Theater NYC after 5 performances
Film & TV History
Child star Shirley Temple announces her retirement from films aged 22
Event of Interest
US President Harry Truman proclaims state of emergency against "Communist imperialism"
1950 History
Famous Birthdays
- Claudia Cohen, American gossip columnist (NY Post - "Page Six") and socialite, born in Englewood, New Jersey (d. 2007)
- Ieremia Tabai, I-Kiribati politician (President of Kiribati, 1979-91), born in Nonouti, Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
- Roy Schuiten, Dutch cyclist, born in Zandvoort, Netherlands (d. 2006)
Famous Weddings
Shirley Temple
American child actress Shirley Temple (22) weds 2nd husband US naval officer Charles Alden Black (31), at his parents' home, Del Monte, California
Famous Deaths
- Otto Vrieslander, German composer and musicologist, dies at 70
About December 16, 1950
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
