Historical Events
- 2 Skylab 3 astronauts walk in space for a record 7 hours
Film Premiere
Horror film "The Exorcist" based on book and screenplay by William Peter Blatty, starring Linda Blair, rated X, premieres - 1st horror film to be nominated for Best Picture
- Soyuz 13 returns to Earth
Famous Birthdays
- Reichen Lehmkuhl, American television personality, born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Ryan Berube, American 800m freestyle relay (Olympic gold 1996), born in Tequesta, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Harold B. Lee, American religious leader, Head of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 74
- Steven Geray, American actor (French Line), dies at 69
- William Haines, American actor (Little Annie Rooney), dies of cancer at 73
About December 26, 1973
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
#1 Song: Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade
