(English) What day is it today? (December 31)

- 1953 (65 years ago from now)
NHK Red and White Singing Fight, which had been broadcast as Radio's New Year special program, is telecasted on New Year's Eve for the first time
- 1963 (55 years ago from now)
The highest audience rating of 81.4% (Kanto area) was recorded at the 14th NHK Koharu singing match. Historical record of audience ratings
Source: http://www.himekuricalendar.com/

                                         Photo : Nagasaki port (from port terminal building; Ohato st.)