Famous Birthdays
- Sylvain Distin, French footballer
Famous Deaths
- Benny de Weille, German swing jazz clarinetist and bandleader, dies at 62
- Risto Jarva, Finnish filmmaker (b. 1934)
Died in 1977 1977 Highlights
About December 16, 1977
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 4 months and 10 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