Famous Birthdays
- Anatoly Alyabyev, Russian biathlete (Olympic gold USSR 20km individual, 4 × 7.5km relay 1980), born in Danilkovo, Russia (d. 2022)
- Caren Kaye, American actress (My Tutor, Blansky's Beauties), born in NYC, New York
- Richard Davidson, American psychologist, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Steven Alan Hawley, American NASA astronaut (STS 41-D, 61-C, 31, 82), born in Ottawa, Kansas
Famous Deaths
Mildred Bailey (1907-1951)
American jazz singer known as "The Queen of Swing" ("Rockin' Chair"; "Please Be Kind"; "Darn That Dream"), dies of heart failure at 44
1951 Highlights
About December 12, 1951
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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