In 1792, George Washington won his re-election as US president.

In 1956, the film "Rock, Rock, Rock was released with Connie Francis providing the singing voice for actress Tuesday Weld.

In 1978, a 20-year friendship treaty was signed between the USSR and Afghanistan.

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 5th, 1978...

Growing numbers of old people could mean a crisis for Britain's inner cities, the Government was warned yesterday. Services are already bending under heavy pressure, and there could be a dramatic worsening of the problem by the middle of the next decade. Figures indicate a 7,000 increase in people over 65 in West Yorkshire and a 14,000 increase in South Yorkshire.

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 5th, 1953...

ADVERTISEMENT: Alhambra, Bradford. Twice nightly - Stars of the Hit Parade. The Columbia recording stars Issy Bonn, the wisecracking songster, and Eddie Calvert, the man with the Golden Trumpet. Ray Alan, The Rexanos Andoras, The Lundons, and big supporting company. Prices 1/- to 4/6. Box office 9.30 to 7.00.