Historical Events
- Bobby Simpson scores 176 Australia v India at the WACA, aged 41
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions 1st US TV appearance on "Saturday Night Live"
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
- Rookie defenseman Barry Beck scores first career hat trick and adds an assist in Colorado Rockies' 5-1 win v Minnesota North Stars; sets NHL record for rookie defensemen with a goal in his 6th straight game
Famous Birthdays
- Arnaud Clement, French tennis player
- Katheryn Winnick, Canadian actress (Vikings; Big Sky), born in Etobicoke, Ontario
About December 17, 1977
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 4 months and 9 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