Historical Events
- 17th Heisman Trophy Award: Dick Kazmaier, Princeton (HB)
Music Premiere
Benjamin Britten's opera "Billy Budd" premieres in London
- Golden Gate Bridge closes due to high winds
- Legendary Australian cricket fast bowler Ray Lindwall takes his 100th Test wicket when he bowls West Indian spinner Sonny Ramadhin in the 2nd Test in Sydney; Australia wins by 7 wickets
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Panayotov Aleksandrov, Bulgarian astronaut (Soyuz TM-5), born in Omurtag, Bulgaria
- Jaco Pastorius, American jazz musician and bass guitarist (Weather Report; Word of Mouth), born in Norristown, Pennsylvania (d. 1987)
- Treat Williams, American, actor (Flashpoint, Hair), born in Rowayton, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Felix Petyrek, Austrian composer, dies at 59
About December 1, 1951
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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