Famous Birthdays
- Amie Comeaux, American country music singer, born in Brusly, Louisiana (d. 1997)
- Betty Lennox, American basketball guard (WNBA champion, WNBA Finals MVP 2004, Seattle Storm), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Kristina Groves, Canadian speed skater (Olympic silver 1,500m, team pursuit 2006, silver 1500m bronze 3000m 2010), born in Ottawa, Ontario
Famous Weddings
Elizabeth Taylor
English-American actress Elizabeth Taylor (44) marries for the 7th time to American politician John Warner (49); divorce in 1982
Famous Deaths
- Ace Gutowsky, Russian/American football fullback (Portsmouth Spartans, Brooklyn Dodgers; NFL C'ship 1935, Detroit Lions), dies of cancer at 67
- Tommy Bolin, American rock guitarist and songwriter (Deep Purple), dies of heroin and other substances overdose at 25
- W. F. McCoy, Northern Irish politician (b. 1886)
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
English composer (The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra; Peter Grimes), dies of heart failure at 63
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About December 4, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 4 months and 16 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