Historical Events
- Polish government proclaims price rise
- Small Astronomy Satellite Explorer 42 launched to study X-rays
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Ivano Newbill, American NBA center (Vancouver Grizzlies), born in Sedalia, Missouri
Jennifer Connelly (52 years old)
American actress (Labyrinth, Requiem for a Dream), born in the Catskill Mountains, New York
- Mädchen Amick, American actress (Shelly Johnson-Twin Peaks), born in Reno, Nevada
- Orlando Brown, American NFL tackle (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens), born in Washington, D.C.
- Regina Hall, American actress (Scary Movie), born in Washington D. C.
Famous Deaths
- Doris Blackburn, Australian politician (Member of the Australian Parliament for Bourke), dies at 81
- Louis Zimmer, Flemish astronomer and clock maker (Jubelklok, Wonder Clock), dies at 82
About December 12, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
#1 Song: I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds
