Historical Events
Historic Invention
In “The Mother of All Demos" Douglas Engelbart demonstrates the computer system NLS (oN-Line System) to a live audience in San Francisco. Shows for the first time, the mouse, word processing, windows, hypertext links, video conferencing, real-time collaboration, and other modern computing concepts. [1]
- KRNE TV channel 12 in Merriman, NB (PBS) begins broadcasting
Film & TV History
Terence O'Neill, Northern Ireland Prime Minister, makes a television appeal for moderate opinion in what became known as the 'Ulster stands at the Crossroads' speech
- The Derry Citizen's Action Committee (DCAC) calls for a halt to all marches and protests for a period of one month
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Johnson, NFL defensive linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Brent Price, NBA guard (Houston Rockets, Washington Bullets)
- Brian Lane Bell, American guitarist, and singer-songwriter Weezer; The Relationship), born in Iowa City, Iowa
Kurt Angle (54 years old)
American 220 lbs freestyle wrestler (Olympic gold 1996), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Michael Foster, American drummer (Firehouse - "Love of a Lifetime"), born in Richmond, Virginia
About December 9, 1968
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
#1 Song: Lily The Pink - Scaffold
