Historical Events
- Iraq completes nationalization by taking over the BP, CFP, and Shell shares of the Basrah Petroleum Company
NY City Seasonal Financing Act
US President Gerald Ford signs $2.3 New York City Seasonal Financing Act amid fiscal crisis in the city
Famous Birthdays
- Joshua Rudoy, American actor (Harry & Hendersons), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Esdras Minville, Quebec writer, economist and sociologist, dies at 79
- Frank Signorelli, American swing jazz pianist (Original Dixieland Jazz Band; Joe Venuti's Blue Four), and songwriter (Stairway to the Stars), dies at 74
- Jeff Heath, Canadian baseball outfielder (MLB All Star 1941, 43, 45; Cleveland Indians), dies from a heart attack at 60
- William A. Wellman, American director (Ox Bow Incident), dies at 79
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About December 9, 1975
Day of the Week: Tuesday
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
