Historical Events
Music Premiere
Musical "Do re mi" with Phil Silvers premieres St James Theater in NYC
NFL Championship
National Football League Championship, Franklin Field, Philadelphia: Philadelphia Eagles beat Green Bay Packers, 17-13; lone playoff defeat for Packers coach Vince Lombardi before Packers establish dynasty
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Toomey, American syndicated cartoonist, born in Alexandria, Virginia
Temuera Morrison (62 years old)
New Zealand actor (Once Were Warriors; Boba Fett - Star Ward Franchise), born in Rotorua, New Zealand
Born in 1960
Famous Deaths
- Eduard Ludwig, German architect (Hansa quarter, Berlin), dies at 54
- Watsuji Tetsuro, Japanese philosopher (b. 1889)
About December 26, 1960
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Are You Lonesome To-night? - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: I Love You - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
