Historical Events
The Deer Hunter
"The Deer Hunter", directed by Michael Cimino and starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and Meryl Streep, premieres in Los Angeles (Academy Awards Best Picture 1979)
- Commencement of the 1st day/night World Series Cricket supertest at VFL Park, Melbourne
Famous Birthdays
- Anwar Siraj, Ethiopian footballer
- Ian Somerhalder, American actor (Lost, Vampire Diaries), born in Covington, Louisiana
- John Oster, Welsh footballer, born in Boston, England
- Kate Robinson, American figure skater and ice dancer, born in Peoria, Illinois
- Vernon Wells III, American baseball center fielder (Toronto Blue Jays; 3-time MLB All-Star & Gold Glove), born in Shreveport, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
Golda Meir (1898-1978)
Israeli teacher, stateswoman and 4th Prime Minister of Israel (1969-74) known as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics, dies in of lymphatic cancer at 80
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About December 8, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 4 months and 19 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
