Dates by Year
Historical Events
- Burma recognizes People's Republic of China
Regina
Marc Blitzstein's musical drama "Regina", based onLillian Hellman's play "The Little Foxes", closes at 46th St Theatre, NYC. after 56 performances and 2 Tony Awards
A Streetcar Named Desire
Tennessee Williams' stage drama "A Streetcar Named Desire", starringJessica Tandy,Marlon Brando, and Kim Hunter, and directed byElia Kazan closes at Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC, after 855 performances, winning a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize
Famous Birthdays
- Paul Rodgers, English-Canadian rock singer and musician (Bad Company - "Feel Like Makin' Love", "Rock and Roll Fantasy"; The Firm; + Queen), born in Middlesbrough, England
- Sotiris Kaiafas, Cypriot soccer striker (17 caps; AC Omonia 388 games; European Golden Boot 1976), born in Mia Milia, Cyprus
Famous Deaths
- David Stanley Smith, American composer (Merrymount), dies at 72
Died in 19491949 Highlights
About December 17, 1949
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation:Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac:Ox
Star Sign:Sagittarius
