Famous Birthdays
- Imogen Heap, British dance-pop singer-songwriter, born in London Borough of Havering, United Kingdom
- Saskia Garel, Canadian actress, born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Shayne Graham, American football player, born in Radford, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Clarice Lispector, Ukrainian-Brazilian writer (Laços de Família), dies at 56
1977 Highlights
About December 9, 1977
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 5 months and 20 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
