Historical Events
- Superstation WTBS in Atlanta went national
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Simpson, Chertsey, Surrey, sailor (Olympic gold 2008), (d. 2013)
- Nir Davidovich, Israeli footballer
- Patrick Müller, Swiss footballer
- Takeo Spikes, American football player
1976 Highlights
About December 17, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Under The Moon Of Love - Showaddywaddy
Authors
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