Famous Birthdays
- Jack van Gelder, Dutch TV host
- Roberto Bettega, Italian soccer forward (42 caps; Juventus 326 games, 129 goals), born in Turin, Italy
- Terry Bozzio, American drummer (Missing Persons; Frank Zappa), born in San Francisco, California
Famous Weddings
Henry Fonda
American actor Henry Fonda (45) weds socialite and third wife Susan Blanchard (22) in New York City; divorce in 1956
Famous Deaths
- Max Beckmann, German painter and graphic artist, dies at 66
1950 Highlights
About December 27, 1950
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
