Historical Events
- 10th Islander shut-out opponent-Glenn Resch 3-0 vs Sabres
- Archbishop Makarios returns to Cyprus
- Indonesian army occupies East Timor
Năstase's 4th ATP
Romanian tennis star Ilie Năstase wins his 4th season-ending ATP Masters Grand Prix title with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 rout of Björn Borg of Sweden in Stockholm
Famous Birthdays
- Jamie Clapham, English footballer (Ipswich Town), born in Lincoln, England
- Nikola Wapzarow, Bulgarian poet and writer, born in Bansko, Bulgaria
Famous Deaths
- Beatrix Loughran, American figure skater (Olympic gold 1924, 1928, 1932), dies at 75
- Hardie Albright, actress (Silver Streak, Scarlet Letter), dies at 71
Thornton Wilder (1897-1975)
American playwright and writer (Bridge of San Luis Rey), dies at 78
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About December 7, 1975
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 4 months and 21 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