Historical Events
- "I Can Get It For You Wholesale" closes at Shubert NYC after 300 performances
- 114-day newspaper strike begins in NYC
- Attempted coup in British-controlled Brunei
Event of Interest
Funeral for Queen Wilhelmina of Holland (New Kerk, Delft)
1962 History
Famous Birthdays
- Berry van Aerle, Dutch soccer star (PSV)
- Marty Friedman, American heavy metal guitarist (Megadeath), born in Washington, D.C.
- Rodolfo Saglimbeni, Venezuelan conductor (Municipal Symphony Orchestra of Caracas, 2003-present), born in Barquisimeto, Venezuela
Steve Elkington (60 years old)
Australian golfer (PGA Championship 1995; 10 PGA Tour titles), born in Inverell, New South Wales
Born in 1962
About December 8, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Big Girls Don't Cry - The 4 Seasons
#1 Song: Return To Sender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires