Historical Events
- "Sixty Minute Man" record single released by The Dominoes (Billboard Song of the Year 1951)
#1 in the Charts
"Tennessee Waltz" sung by Patti Page hits #1 on the Billboard Pop Chart (stays for 9 weeks)
- Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia become Independent states within the French Union
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Stewart, English keyboardist (Hatfield and the North; National Health), born in London, England
- Lewis Shiner, American sci-fi/fantasy author
- Yunus I Mahomed, South African attorney/leader (UDF)
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Davison, American businessman (co-founder of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company), dies in a car crash at 69
About December 30, 1950
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
