Byron Ellis Browne is an American former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies, between 1965 and 1972. He attended Central High School in St. Joseph, MO.

1942Thomas Menino, American politician, 53rd Mayor of Boston (died 2014)^[†]

Thomas Michael Menino was an American politician who served as the mayor of Boston, from 1993 to 2014. He was the city's longest-serving mayor. He was elected mayor in 1993 after first serving three months as acting mayor following the resignation of his predecessor Raymond Flynn. Before serving as mayor, Menino was a member of the Boston City Council and had been elected president of the City Council in 1993.

1942Ron Rothstein, American basketball player and coach^[†]

Ronald L. Rothstein is an American former professional basketball coach and college basketball player, who has led many different NBA teams. He served as the first head coach for the Miami Heat, and later coached the Detroit Pistons. He has also coached in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). In 2007–08, he also filled in for Pat Riley as an interim coach for the Heat.

Headlines from December 27, 1942

Mexican Bonds Accepted

A PLAYWRIGHT TELLS THE PRODUCERS TO WAKE UP; Rebellion Against Current Broadway Practices May Soon Come, He Warns A PLAYWRIGHT'S PLAINT

Firemen to Warn 'Walk, Don't Run,' From Stage in All Theatres Nightly; FIREMEN TO WARN THEATRE PATRONS

Jeaune G. Spicer Prospective Bride; Sarah Lawrence Alumna Will Be Wed to Ensign James Richard Dern, U.S.N.R.

Piano Recital to Help Fighting French Relief

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