Historical Events
- 12 nations sign treaty for scientific peaceful use of Antarctica
Heisman Trophy
25th Heisman Trophy Award: Billy Cannon, LSU (HB)
- The 1st color photograph of Earth received from outer space
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Childish, English painter, writer and musician
- Rick Leventhal, American broadcast journalist
- Wally Lewis, Australian rugby league five eighth, coach and broadcaster (34 Tests; Queensland 38 games; RL Immortal), born in Brisbane, Australia
About December 1, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: What Do You Want - Adam Faith
