Historical Events
Castro President
Communist revolutionary Fidel Castro becomes President of Cuba, replacing Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado
Famous Deaths
- Danny Murtaugh, American baseball infielder (NL stolen base leader 1941 Philadelphia Phillies) and manager (World Series 1960, 71; Pittsburgh Pirates), dies from a stroke at 59
- William Tannen, American actor (Jailhouse Rock, Sitting Bull), dies at 65
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About December 2, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Under The Moon Of Love - Showaddywaddy
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