Historical Events
Music Premiere
Charles Strouse and Lee Adams' musical "A Broadway Musical" opens and closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater, NYC, after 1 performance
Murder of Interest
Police in Des Plaines, Illinois, arrest John Wayne Gacy for murder
Famous Birthdays
- Amber Corwin, American figure skater (1997 National Sr - 5th), born in Harbor City, California
- Michael Vitar, American actor (D2, D3, Sunset Grill, Sandlot Kids), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Roger Caillois, French writer and scholar (Les Jeux et les Hommes, championed South American writers), dies at 65
About December 21, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord - Boney M
