Historical Events
Saturday Night Fever Goes #1
"Saturday Night Fever", film starring John Travolta, premieres in NYC
- Yanks purchase Andy Messersmith from Braves
Famous Birthdays
- Bridget Hall, American model (Ford), born in Dallas, Texas
- Nicole, Erica and Jaclyn Dahm, American triplet Playboy models, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Orlando Hudson, American baseball player, born in Darlington, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Clementine Churchill, British life peer and wife of Winston Churchill, dies at 92
- Frank Boucher, Canadian Hockey HOF center (Ottawa Sens, Vancouver Maroons, NY Rangers), coach (Stanley Cup 1939–40 NY Rangers) and executive (GM NY Rangers), dies at 76
About December 12, 1977
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
#1 Song: Mull Of Kintyre/Girls' School - Wings