What Happened on December 17, 1978
Publish date: 2024-09-30
Historical Events
- OPEC raises oil prices by 18% and agrees on a 14.5% petroleum price increase for 1979, to be implemented quarterly
- Referendum approves new constitution of Rwanda
- The Workers' Party of Jamaica is founded by Trevor Munroe
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Cintrón, Puerto Rican MLB baseball infielder, 2001-09 (Arizona Diamondbacks, and 3 other teams), and hitting coach, born in Humacao, Puerto Rico
- Chase Utley, American MLB second baseman, 2003-18, 6X All-Star (Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers), and baseball ambassador, born in Pasadena, California
Manny Pacquiao (45 years old)
Filipino boxer, only fighter in history to win 12 major world titles in 8 different weight divisions and the lineal championship in 5 different weight divisions, born in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
- Neil Sanderson, Canadian drummer (Three Days Grace), born in Peterborough, Ontario
- Riteish Deshmukh, Indian actor and filmmaker (Lai Bhaari; Ek Villian), born in Latur, India
Famous Weddings
Mark Hamill
American "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill (26) weds dental hygienist Marilou York (23) on a civil ceremony
Famous Deaths
- Don Ellis, American avant garde jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and Grammy Award-winning film score composer (The French Connection), dies of a heart attack at 44
About December 17, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord - Boney M
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