Historical Events
- Great Britain becomes 6th nation to have a satellite (Prospero) in orbit
Event of Interest
John Lennon and Yoko Ono record "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" in NYC
John Lennon
Yoko Ono
Famous Birthdays
- John Coker, NBA center (Phoenix Suns)
- Nicole Green, 400m runner, born in Springfield, Ohio
- Tracy Hanson, Coeur D'Alene ID, LPGA golfer (1995 GHP Heartland-4th)
Famous Deaths
- Yves de La Casiniere, composer, dies at 74