Historical Events
- "The Robert MacNeil Report", later "The MacNeil-Lehrer Report", currently known as "PBS NewsHour" program premieres nationally in US on PBS
- Kuwait and Gulf and BP agree on terms of nationalization
President Ford Visits China
US President Gerald Ford visits People's Republic of China
Famous Deaths
- Anna E. Roosevelt, American radio personality (b. 1906)
- Ernesto Maserati, Italian auto racer and engineer (director, chief engineer Maserati of Modena), dies at 77
- Nellie Fox, American Baseball Hall of Fame infielder (15 x MLB All Star; AL MVP 1959; Chicago White Sox), dies from lymphatic cancer at 47
- Nick Kenny, American columnist and songwriter (Nick Kenny Show), dies at 80
- Ranganandhan Francis, Indian field hockey goalkeeper (Olympic gold 1948, 52, 56), dies at 55
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About December 1, 1975
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Fly, Robin, Fly - Silver Convention
- #1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen