Historical Events
- Islander Billy Smith's 10th shut-out opponent-Black Hawks 4-0
Famous Birthdays
- Dominic Howard, English drummer (Muse), born in Stockport, England
- Fernando Vargas, American boxer (IBF light middleweight title 1998-2000, WBA title 2001-02), born in Oxnard, California
- Luke Donald, English golfer (US Masters 2005, PGA C'ship 2006 3rd), born in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Famous Deaths
- Paul Gibb, cricketer (England batsman, 8 Tests), dies
Peter Carl Goldmark (1906-1977)
Hungarian-American engineer (developed the 33-1/3 rpm LP phonograph record format), dies in a car accident at 71
1977 Highlights
About December 7, 1977
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 3 months and 22 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