Historical Events
- OPEC raises oil prices by 18% and agrees on a 14.5% petroleum price increase for 1979, to be implemented quarterly
- Referendum approves new constitution of Rwanda
- The Workers' Party of Jamaica is founded by Trevor Munroe.
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Cintrón, Puerto Rican baseball player
- Chase Utley, American baseball player
Manny Pacquiao
Manny [Emmanuel Dapidran] Pacquiao, Filipino boxer (first ever eight-division world champion), born in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
Manny Pacquiao
- Neil Sanderson, Canadian drummer (Three Days Grace), born in Peterborough, Ontario
- Riteish Deshmukh, Indian actor
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill (26) weds dental hygienist Marilou York (23) on a civil ceremony
Mark Hamill
Famous Deaths
- Don Ellis, American jazz band leader (b. 1934)
1978 Highlights
About December 17, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
