What Happened on December 16, 1975

Historical Events

  • 1st broadcast of "One Day at a Time" on CBS TV

Veeck Buys White Sox

Bill Veeck buys 80% of MLB Chicago White Sox from John Allyn

Famous Birthdays

  • Benjamin Kowalewicz, Canadian rock singer and songwriter (Billy Talent), born in Pierrefonds, Quebec
  • Jacob "Jake" Cinninger, American rock guitarist, and songwriter (Umphrey's McGee), born in Niles, Michigan
  • Jonathan Scarfe, Canadian actor
  • Nawo Kawakita, Japanese heavy metal drummer (Maximum the Hormone), born in Tokyo, Japan
  • Valentin Bădoi, Romanian footballer

About December 16, 1975

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: That's The Way (I Like It) - KC And The Sunshine Band
  • UK #1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen