Historical Events
- "Your Arm's Too Short..." opens at Lyceum NYC for 429 performances
- 35 Unification church couples wed in NYC
- East Germany grants rock singer Nina Hagen her request to leave the country, after refusing her stepfather re-entry
Famous Birthdays
- Brian A. Alexander, American screenwriter and director
- Jason Lane, American baseball player, born in Santa Rosa, California
- Katleen De Caluwé, Belgian athlete, born in Rumst, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Martin Luis Guzman, Mexican novelist (Eagle & the Serpent), dies at 89
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About December 22, 1976
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: When A Child Is Born (Soleado) - Johnny Mathis
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