Historical Events
- 45th Davis Cup: Australia beats USA in Adelaide (5-0)
Sports History
Bill Sharman (Boston) ends NBA free throw streak of 55 games
Famous Birthdays
- Doina Melinte, Romanian running star (world record 1500 m/mile indoor)
- Karl Denson, American funk and jazz saxophonist, flutist and vocalist (Lenny Kravitz; Tiny Universe), born in Santa Ana, California
Famous Deaths
- Lambert McKenna, Irish editor and lexicographer, dies at 86
About December 27, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray
