Historical Events
"A Broadway Musical"
Charles Strouse and Lee Adams' musical "A Broadway Musical" opens and closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater, NYC, after 1 performance
John Wayne Gacy Arrested
Police in Des Plaines, Illinois, arrest John Wayne Gacy for murder
Famous Birthdays
- Amber Corwin, American figure skater (1997 National Sr - 5th), born in Harbor City, California
- Michael Vitar, American actor (D2, D3, Sunset Grill, Sandlot Kids), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Roger Caillois, French writer and scholar (Les Jeux et les Hommes, championed South American writers), dies at 65
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About December 21, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord - Boney M
