Historical Events
Event of Interest
Argentina asks for extradition of ex-President Juan Perón
- Frank Sinatra, Jr returned by kidnappersafter his father paid the $240,000 ransom demanded
- Kenya (formerly British East Africa) declares independence from UK
Famous Birthdays
- Ai Orikasa, Japanese voice actress and singer, born in Tokyo
- Eric Schenkman, American-Canadian rock and blues guitarist (The Spin Doctors - "Pocket Full of Kryptonite"), born in Massachusetts
- Juan Carlos Varela, President of Panama (2014-), born in Panama City
- Teresa Blake, American actress (Gloria Marsh-All My Children), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Famous Deaths
- Yasujiro Ozu, Japanese film director (b. 1903)
About December 12, 1963
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dominique - The Singing Nun (Soeur Sourire)
#1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
