Historical Events
Rodney Hogg
Australian cricket fast bowler Rodney Hogg debuts in 1st Test v England in Brisbane; after Australia all out 116, Hogg makes instant impact by dismissing both high profile England openers Graham Gooch (2) and Geoff Boycott (13)
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
National Parks Doubled
US President Jimmy Carter more than doubles national park system size
Famous Birthdays
- Mat Kearney, American singer and songwriter, born in Eugene, Oregon
About December 1, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Don't Bring Me Flowers - Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond
#1 Song: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy - Rod Stewart
