Historical Events
- Cleveland, Ohio becomes the first post-Depression era city to default on its loans, owing $14,000,000 to local banks.
Event of Interest
Ronald Reagan denounces President Jimmy Carter's recognition of People's Republic of China
Famous Birthdays
- Gunter Van Handenhoven, Belgian footballer
- Kaine [Eric Jackson], American rapper (Ying Yang Twins - U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta)), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Japanese director (Drive my Car), born in Kanagawa, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Blanche Calloway, American jazz vocalist, bandleader (Twelve Clouds of Joy), civil rights activist, and broadcaster, dies of breast cancer at 76
About December 16, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Don't Bring Me Flowers - Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond
#1 Song: Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord - Boney M
