Historical Events
Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or: Bayern Munich defender Franz Beckenbauer wins title of Europe's best football player for a 2nd time; beats Anderlecht winger Rob Rensenbrink and Dukla Prague goalkeeper Ivo Viktor
- Genie Francis joins "General Hospital" as Laura Vining
Music Premiere
Revival of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's musical "Fiddler on the Roof", starring Zero Mostel, opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 167 performances
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Winnie Mandela Banished
Winnie Mandela banished in South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Manganiello, American actor (Spider-Man, Magic Mike XXL, True Blood), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Freddie King, American blues singer (Hideaway), dies at 42
- Katharine Byron, U.S. Congresswoman, dies at 73
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About December 28, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: When A Child Is Born (Soleado) - Johnny Mathis
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot