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 in the year 1978.  

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

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 in the year 1978.  

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 in the year 1978.  

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

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   In the year 1978 birth of charmaine Dragun, Australian news anchor (d.2007)  

Mar 21   On this day in history birth of kevin Federline, American dancer/hip hop artist  

Mar 21   Cristian Guzmán, Dominican baseball player was born on this day in history.  

Mar 28   Dino Ciani, Italian pianist (d. 1941) was born on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1978 birth of gabriel Heinze, Argentinian footballer  

Jan 04   On this day in history willem Bruynzeel, Dutch timber/lumber/wood manufacturer, dies at 76  

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

Jan 08   In the year 1978 walter Keirnan, TV panelist (I've Got a Secret), dies at 75  

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

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

Jan 11   In the year 1978 michael Bates, actor (Clockwork Orange, Salt & Pepper), dies at 57  

Jan 12   On this day in history 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