Historical Events
Historic Publication
Emilio G. Segrè publishes his discovery of the antiproton, a sub-atomic antiparticle for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1959
Sports History
NY Yankees trade Marv Thronberry, Don Larsen, Hank Bauer and Norm Seibern for Roger Maris, Kent Hadley and Joe Deaestri
Famous Birthdays
- Lisa Gastineau, American reality show star, born in Rockland County, New York
- Tina Gayle, American cowboy cheerleader and actress (Kathy-Chips), born in Frankfurt
Famous Deaths
Jim Bottomley (1900-1959)
American Baseball HOF first baseman (MLB all-time single game RBI record [12] 1924; World Series 1926, 31; NL MVP & NL HR leader 1928; St. Louis Cardinals), dies at 59
About December 11, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Heartaches By The Number - Guy Mitchell
#1 Song: What Do You Want - Adam Faith
