Historical Events
- 21st Heisman Trophy Award: Howard Cassady, Ohio State (HB)
The Ladykillers
Black Ealing comedy "The Ladykillers", directed by Alexander Mackendrick and starring Alec Guinness is released in the UK
Sports History
Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella wins his 3rd MVP Award
- Turkish government of Menderes forms
Famous Birthdays
- Ian Greig, cricketer (brother of Tony Two Tests for England 1982)
- Kasim Sulton, American session and touring bass guitarist (Utopia; Todd Rundgren; Meatloaf), born in Staten Island, New York
- Nathan East, American jazz, R&B, and rock session and touring bass player (Fourplay; Phil Collins), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Jacques Handschin, Swiss musicologist (Der Toncharakter), dies at 69
About December 8, 1955
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
