Historical Events
- "Wonder Woman" debuts on ABC
Film Premiere
Second remake of "A Star is Born" film, directed by Frank Pierson and starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, premieres
- Soviet dissident Viktor Bukovskiexchanged for Chile CP-leader Corvalan
Famous Birthdays
- Koyuki, Japanese actress and model
Famous Deaths
- George Emmett, cricketer (England opener v Aust Old Trafford 1948), dies
About December 18, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 5 months and 17 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
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake