Historical Events
- KUAC TV channel 9 in Fairbanks/College, AK (PBS) begins broadcasting
Event of Interest
UN General Assembly ratifies former Austrian President Kurt Waldheim as Secretary-General
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Pat Mastroianni, Canadian actor, born in Toronto, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Fred Guy, American jazz banjo player and guitarist (Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra; Duke Ellington's Washingtonians), dies at 74
- Godfried Bomans, Dutch humorist, TV personality and writer (Eric), dies at 58
- Renee Evans, entertainer, dies of a heart attack at 63
About December 22, 1971
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brand New Key - Melanie
#1 Song: Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill
