Historical Events
- 1st game of Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL), Chicago Hustle vs Milwaukee Does
- Pioneer Venus 2 drops 5 probes into atmosphere of Venus
Famous Birthdays
- Jesse Metcalfe, American actor (Desperate Housewives; John Tucker Must Die), born in Carmel Valley, California
Famous Deaths
- Ed Healey, NFL tackle (Rock Island Independents, Chicago Bears), dies at 83
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About December 9, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 4 months and 18 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
