Historical Events
- "The Hail Mary", with 32 seconds left in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach throws a legendary 50-yard winning touchdown pass to Drew Pearson to defeat the Minnesota Vikings, and the "Hail Mary" play gains national recognition
- 1st broadcast of Dutch public radio service Hilversum IV; programming chiefly classical music
- Earthquake in Pakistan, 4,000 die
- Gary Cosier scores 109 v West Indies at MCG on Test Cricket debut
- In the aftermath of the Cold War, the New York Rangers become first team in NHL history to face a touring Soviet hockey squad; Soviet Army beats the Rangers, 7-3 at Madison Square Garden
Famous Birthdays
- Tannis Vallely, American actress (Janice Lazorotto-Head of the Class), born in New York City
About December 28, 1975
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 48 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Saturday Night - Bay City Rollers
#1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
