Page 14: Historical Events In 1978

Dec 16   In the year 1978 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   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 on this day in history.   

Dec 20   H.R. Haldeman, Nixon's White House chief of staff released from jail in the year 1978.   

Dec 21   In the year 1978 police in Des Plaines IL, arrested John W Gacy Jr for murder   

Dec 26   India's former PM, Indira Gandhi, released from jail in the year 1978.   

Dec 27   On this day in history bob de Lange, Dutch actor/director (Daniel), dies at 62   

Dec 27   In the year 1978 king Juan Carlos ratifies Spain's 1st democratic constitution   

Dec 28   On this day in history harry Winston, US jeweler for the "rich & famous", dies at 82   

Dec 29   On this day in history 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   Taiwan's final day of diplomatic relations with the US on this day in history.   

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Mar 21   On this day in history birth of charmaine Dragun, Australian news anchor (d.2007)   

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   On this day in history birth of john Gall, American baseball player   

Apr 19   Adrienne Parker, Miss Tennessee Teen USA (1996) was born on this day in history.   

Apr 19   On this day in history birth of whitney Metzler, 400m medley swimmer (Olympics-8th-96)   

Apr 19   Gabriel Heinze, Argentinian footballer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   In the year 1978 willem Bruynzeel, Dutch timber/lumber/wood manufacturer, dies at 76   

Jan 06   On this day in history john D MacArthur, US insurance billionaire, dies at 80   

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 in the year 1978.   

Jan 10   On this day in history john D Rockefeller III, US billionaire/philanthropist, dies at 71   

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

Jan 12   Nancy Spungen, stabbed to death by boyfriend Sid Vicious died on this day in history.   

Jan 13   On this day in history hubert Humphrey, (Sen-D-Minn, VP), dies at 66 in Waverly, Minn