What Happened on December 12, 1977

Historical Events

Saturday Night Fever

"Saturday Night Fever", film starring John Travolta, with music by the Bee Gees, 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
Born in 1977

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
1977 Highlights

About December 12, 1977

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
  • UK #1 Song: Mull Of Kintyre/Girls' School - Wings