Historical Events
- Chairman of MLB arbitration panel Peter Seitz rules pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally to be free agents
Event of Interest
US President Gerald Ford signs Metric Conversion Act in to law
Famous Birthdays
- Vadim Sharifijanov, Russian ice hockey player, born in Ufa, Russia
- Yasmin Levy, Israeli Ladino singer, born in Baka, Jerusalem, Israel
Famous Deaths
- Richard S Welch, American CIA station chief in Athens, Greece, assassinated by revolutionaries at 46
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About December 23, 1975
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Do It Again - The Staple Singers
#1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
