Historical Events In 1978

Dec 16   On this day in history ronald Reagan denounces President Jimmy Carter's recognition of China PR  

Dec 17   Referendum approves new constitution of Rwanda on this day in history.  

Dec 18   In the year 1978 john Kehoe, the last of the Molly Maguires, is executed in Pennsylvania. The Molly Maguires, an Irish secret society that had allegedly been responsible for some incidences of vigilante justice in the coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania  

Dec 20   H.R. Haldeman, Nixon's White House chief of staff released from jail on this day in history.  

Dec 21   Police in Des Plaines IL, arrested John W Gacy Jr for murder on this day in history.  

Dec 26   In the year 1978 india's former PM, Indira Gandhi, released from jail  

Dec 27   In the year 1978 bob de Lange, Dutch actor/director (Daniel), dies at 62  

Dec 27   King Juan Carlos ratifies Spain's 1st democratic constitution on this day in history.  

Dec 28   Harry Winston, US jeweler for the "rich & famous", dies at 82 in the year 1978.  

Dec 29   In the year 1978 shah of Iran, asks Shapour Bahktiar to form a civilian government  

Dec 30   Ohio State dismisses Woody Hayes as its football coach on this day in history.  

Dec 31   In the year 1978 taiwan's final day of diplomatic relations with the US  

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Mar 21   Charmaine Dragun, Australian news anchor (d.2007) was born on this day in history.  

Mar 21   In the year 1978 birth of kevin Federline, American dancer/hip hop artist  

Mar 21   On this day in history birth of cristian Guzmán, Dominican baseball player  

Mar 28   On this day in history birth of dino Ciani, Italian pianist (d. 1941)  

Apr 02   In the year 1978 birth of john Gall, American baseball player  

Apr 19   Adrienne Parker, Miss Tennessee Teen USA (1996) was born in the year 1978.  

Apr 19   Whitney Metzler, 400m medley swimmer (Olympics-8th-96) was born in the year 1978.  

Apr 19   On this day in history birth of gabriel Heinze, Argentinian footballer  

Jan 04   Willem Bruynzeel, Dutch timber/lumber/wood manufacturer, dies at 76 on this day in history.  

Jan 06   John D MacArthur, US insurance billionaire, dies at 80 on this day in history.  

Jan 08   Walter Keirnan, TV panelist (I've Got a Secret), dies at 75 on this day in history.  

Jan 09   Eddie Gilbert, cricket (Aboriginal Qld quick got Don for a duck), dies on this day in history.  

Jan 10   John D Rockefeller III, US billionaire/philanthropist, dies at 71 on this day in history.  

Jan 11   Michael Bates, actor (Clockwork Orange, Salt & Pepper), dies at 57 on this day in history.  

Jan 12   On this day in history death of nancy Spungen, stabbed to death by boyfriend Sid Vicious  

Jan 13   Hubert Humphrey, (Sen-D-Minn, VP), dies at 66 in Waverly, Minn in the year 1978.