Born:
Alan Ridout, born in West Wickham, England, composer, teacher, professor Royal College of Music, worked with Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra, prolific instrumental and choral music composer
More Notable Birthdays on December 9:
1957 - Donny Osmond, born in Ogden, Utah, singer, Osmond Brothers, Donnie and Marie
1953 - John Malkovich, born in Christopher, Illinois, actor and director, Killing Fields
1942 - Dick Butkus, Chicago, NFL hall of fame linebacker, Bears, sportscaster
1922 - Redd Foxx, born in St. Louis, Missouri, comedian, Sandford and Son, Redd Foxx Show
1916 - Kirk Douglas, American Actor
