Page 14: Historical Events In 1978

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

Dec 17   On this day in history referendum approves new constitution of Rwanda   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Dec 26   India's former PM, Indira Gandhi, released from jail on this day in history.   

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

Dec 27   King Juan Carlos ratifies Spain's 1st democratic constitution in the year 1978.   

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

Dec 29   Shah of Iran, asks Shapour Bahktiar to form a civilian government on this day in history.   

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   Cristian Guzmán, Dominican baseball player was born in the year 1978.   

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

Apr 02   John Gall, American baseball player was born on this day in history.   

Apr 19   On this day in history birth of adrienne Parker, Miss Tennessee Teen USA (1996)   

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   Willem Bruynzeel, Dutch timber/lumber/wood manufacturer, dies at 76 in the year 1978.   

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 in the year 1978.   

Jan 09   Eddie Gilbert, cricket (Aboriginal Qld quick got Don for a duck), dies in the year 1978.   

Jan 10   In the year 1978 john D Rockefeller III, US billionaire/philanthropist, dies at 71   

Jan 11   On this day in history michael Bates, actor (Clockwork Orange, Salt & Pepper), dies at 57   

Jan 12   In the year 1978 death of nancy Spungen, stabbed to death by boyfriend Sid Vicious   

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