Historical Events
Music History
Benjamin Britten's opera "The Rape of Lucretia" opens at Ziegfeld Theater, NYC; runs for 23 performances
- Canada recognizes Israel
- US State Department announces work on placing objects into Earth orbit
About December 29, 1948
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
