Famous Birthdays
- Chris Booker, American baseball player, born in West Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Nino Martini, Italian actor (The Gay Desperado, Here's to Romance), dies from a heart attack at 71
Wes Ferrell (1908-1976)
American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1933, 37; no-hitter 1931; record 37 career HRs hit by a pitcher), dies at 68
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About December 9, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 4 months and 20 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
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey