Famous Birthdays
- Evren Genis, Turkish composer, born in Ankara, Turkey
- Louis [Im Sang Hun], Korean k-pop singer ("Jung Hwa Ban Jum"), born in Saskatoon
- Monica Bîrlădeanu, Romanian actress, born in Iaşi, Romania
Famous Deaths
- Clifton Chenier, American blues singer (Bayou Blues), dies at 53
- Fay Compton [Virginia Compton-Mackenzie], British stage and screen actress (Hamlet; The WInter's Tale; Othello; The Haunting), dies at 84
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About December 12, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 4 months and 12 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: Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord - Boney M
