Famous Birthdays
- Brad Lidge, American baseball player, born in Sacramento, California
- Dimitris Mavrogenidis, Greek footballer, born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Jamie Noble, American professional wrestler, born in Hanover, West Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Frank Forest [Hayek], American actor (Big Broadcast of 1937, Champagne Waltz), dies at 80
- Walter Bauer, German Canadian writer, dies at 72
1976 Highlights
About December 23, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: When A Child Is Born (Soleado) - Johnny Mathis
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