Historical Events
- Cleveland, Ohio becomes the first post-Depression era city to default on its loans, owing $14,000,000 to local banks.
Reagan Denounces Carter
Ronald Reagan denounces President Jimmy Carter's recognition of People's Republic of China
Famous Birthdays
- Gunter Van Handenhoven, Belgian footballer
- Kaine [Eric Jackson], American rapper (Ying Yang Twins - U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta)), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Japanese director (Drive my Car), born in Kanagawa, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Blanche Calloway, American jazz vocalist, bandleader (Twelve Clouds of Joy), civil rights activist, and broadcaster, dies of breast cancer at 76
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About December 16, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 4 months and 4 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
