Historical Events
- CBS' premiere of "Lovey: A Circle of Children Part II", sequel to "A Circle of Children", which is also based on Mary Mac Cracken
Famous Birthdays
- B.J. Penn, American mixed martial artist, born in Kailua, Hawaii
- Ryo Kawakita, Japanese punk-metal guitarist and vocalist (Maximum the Hormone), born in Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Frits Slomp, Dutch pastor and resistance fighter (aided people in hiding during WWII), dies at 80
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About December 13, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 4 months and 14 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