Historical Events
- Andrew Young named Ambassador & Chief US Delegate to UN
Finley vs. Kuhn Suit
Charlie Finley's $10 million damage suit against Bowie Kuhn begins
- Government halts swine flu vaccination program following reports of paralysis
- Liberian tanker stranded at Nantucket, 180,000 barrels oil in sea
Famous Birthdays
Ashens (47 years old)
English YouTube personality (Ashens, Ashens and the Quest for the GameChild), born in Norwich
Famous Deaths
- George, a goose that lived to 49 years 8 months, dies
- Réal Caouette, French Canadian politician (Social Credit Party of Canada), dies at 59
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About December 16, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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#1 Song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Under The Moon Of Love - Showaddywaddy
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