Historical Events
- WSFA TV channel 12 in Montgomery, AL (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
Annie Lennox (68 years old)
Scottish vocalist (Eurythmics - "Sweet Dreams"; solo - "Why"), born in Aberdeen, Scotland
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán (68 years old)
Mexican drug lord and escape artist, born in La Tuna, Sinaloa, Mexico (or April 4th, 1957)
- Robin Campbell, British reggae vocalist andguitarist (UB40 - "Red Red Wine"),born in Birmingham, England
- Steve Wariner, American country singer (Small Town Girl), born in Noblesville, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Ace, American rhythm and blues singer, accidentally shoots himself in the head at 25
- Liberty Hyde Bailey, American botanist, horticulturalist and writer (Hortus), dies at 96
- Rosario Scalero, composer, dies at 84
1954 Highlights
About December 25, 1954
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Have Another Party - Winifred Atwell
