Historical Events
1767 - Van Ritter von Glucks opera "Alceste" premiers
1826 - Benjamin W. Edwards rides into Mexican controlled Nacogdoches, Texas and declares himself ruler of the Republic of Fredonia.
1918 - Jack Dempsey KOs Carl Morris in 14 seconds
1931 - German SPD begins Iron Front against fascism
1961 - "Evening with Yves Montand" opens at John Golden NYC after 55 perfs
1969 - "War is Over! If You Want It, Happy Christmas from John and Yoko" posters begin appearing
Famous Birthdays
1945 - Bobby George, English professional darts player
1946 - Adriaan van Dis, Dutch TV host/writer (Promised Country)
1961 - William Melvin "Bill" Hicks, Valdosta, Georgia, American stand-up comedian and social critic
1964 - Gail Harris, Dewsbury England, actress (Virtual Desire)
1964 - Evelyn Conley, SF California, WPVA volleyballer (US Open-7th-1989)
1971 - Michael S McCary, [Boss], Phila Pa, rapper (Boyz II Men)
Famous Deaths
1670 - Dorothy, 1st English marquis of Halifax, dies
1833 - Friedrich August Kanne, composer, dies at 55
1922 - Gabriel Narutowicz, 1st pres of Poland (Dec 7-16, 1922), assassinated
1928 - Elinor Wylie, American poet and writer (b. 1885)
1988 - Sylvester, American singer (b. 1948)
1988 - H "Stork" Hendry, cricketer (11 Tests for Australia 1921-29), dies
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