What Happened on December 7, 1976

Historical Events

Security Council Endorses Waldheim

UN Security Council endorses Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General for second 5 year term

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan Faneca, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Brent Johnson, Canadian football player (BC Lions), born in Kingston, Ontario
  • Derek Ramsay, British-Filipino actor (No Other Woman), TV personality ("Eat Bulaga!"), and ultimate frisbee player, born in Enfield, England
  • Georges Laraque, Canadian ice hockey player (Edmonton Oilers), born in Montreal, Quebec
  • Mark Duplass, American filmmaker and musician (The Morning Show), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Sunny Sweeney, American country music singer-songwriter ("From a Table Away"; "Drink Myself Single"), born in Houston, Texas

About December 7, 1976

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
  • UK #1 Song: Under The Moon Of Love - Showaddywaddy