Historical Events
- Archbishop Makarios proclaimed president of Cyprus
- Joe B. Jordan in F-104C starfighter sets world altitude record, 31,513m
- The album "Time Out" by the Dave Brubeck Quartet is released, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard pop albums chart, and becomes the first jazz album to sell a million copies.
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Paris, Canadian-American bodybuilder and gay rights advocate, born in Columbus, Indiana
- Franco [Iglesias], Cuban Latin pop singer ("Toda la Vida"; "María"), born in Cuba
- Jorge Vaca, Mexican boxer (WBC welterweight champion 1987), born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Famous Deaths
- Lizzy Ansingh, Dutch painter (Cast Off), dies at 84
About December 14, 1959
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 9 months and 8 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 To Make Those Eyes At Me For - Emile Ford & The Checkmates
