Bing Crosby took over as host of "The Kraft Music Hall". Jimmy Dorsey (who would later be host, himself) led the Kraft Orchestra.
Alan Freed's "Rock Rock Rock" film (with Connie Francis singing for Tuesday Weld) was released.
Graham Nash quit the Hollies. He announced the formation of Crosby, Stills and Nash three days later.
Born on December 5th, 2008
Brian Bromberg - US jazz bassist, record producer Andy Kim/Andrew Youakim - Canadian pop singer Camarón de la Isla - /José Monje Cruz (Spanish flamenco singer; Paco de Lucia)
Dead on December 5th, 2008
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (35) - Austrian composer; one of the heavyweights of classical music, generally placed in the top rank of composers along with Beethoven and Bach. Many consider Mozart to be the greatest composer of all time. (died of a mysterious fever) Fat Larry James (38) - drummer and leader of Fat Larrys Band (heart attack) - Molly O'Day/LaVerne Williamson C&W, gospel singer; pioneering vocalist whose soulful, gut-wrenching performances helped redefine the role of the female country solo artist, whose C&W career was relatively brief, but her lasting influence has proven massive. (cancer)
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