Historical Events
Pieter Menten Arrested
Dutch war criminal Pieter Menten arrested in Zurich, Switzerland
Famous Birthdays
- Alicia Machado, Venezuelan-American actress, winner of Miss Universe 1996 and Donald Trump critic, born in Maracay, Venezuela
- Colleen Haskell, American television personality (Survivor: Borneo 2000 contestant), born in Bethesda, Maryland
- Lindsay Price, American actress (Bold & Beautiful, All My Children), born in Arcadia, California
Famous Deaths
- João Goulart, Brazilian politician (President of Brazil, 1961-94), dies mysteriously at 57
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About December 6, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 4 months and 23 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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