Historical Events
- Patrick J Hillery elected President of Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Byron Kelleher, New Zealand rugby union halfback (57 caps; Highlanders, Chiefs, Toulouse), born in Dunedin, New Zealand
- Mark Boucher, South African cricket wicketkeeper (147 Tests, record 555 dismissals; 295 ODIs), born in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Mary Nash, actress (Philadelphia Story, Till the Clouds Roll By), dies at 91
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About December 3, 1976
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Under The Moon Of Love - Showaddywaddy
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide