Famous Birthdays
- Billy Hufsey, actor (Christopher-Fame, Days of our Life)
- Bird McIntyre, Thai pop singer, musician
- George Rogers, American College Football Hall of Fame running back (Heisman Trophy 1980, U of South Carolina; #1 pick 1981 NFL Draft; Super Bowl 1987; NO Saints, Washington Redskins), born in Duluth, Georgia
- Wayne Dickert, slalom double canoe (Olympic 11th 1996), born in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Famous Deaths
Tris Speaker (1888-1958)
American Baseball HOF outfielder (World Series 1912, 15, 20; AL MVP 1912; career batting average .345 [6th all-time]; Cleveland Indians) and manager (Cleveland Indians 1919-26), dies at 70
1958 Highlights
About December 8, 1958
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: To Know Him, Is To Love Him - The Teddy Bears
#1 Song: Hoots Mon - Lord Rockingham's XI
