Historical Events
- "Raisin" closes at 46th St Theater NYC after 847 performances
- Radio station 4ZZZ begins transmitting in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia at 105.7 FM; frequency changes to 102.1 FM in 1978
Famous Birthdays
- Kevin Harvick, American auto racer (NASCAR Cup Series Champion 2014), born in Bakersfield, California
Famous Deaths
- Gary Thain, New Zealand bassist (Uriah Heep, 1972-75), dies of respiratory failure due to a heroin overdose, at 27
About December 8, 1975
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fly, Robin, Fly - Silver Convention
#1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
