Historical Events
Gandhi Released From Jail
India's former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi is released from jail
Famous Birthdays
- Kaoru Sugayama, Japanese volleyball player, born in Iwanuma, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Fritz Büchtger, German composer, educator, and modern music proponent (Association for Contemporary Music; Studio for New Music), dies at 75
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About December 26, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord - Boney M
