What Happened on April 12, 1978

Historical Events

  • Gyorgy Ligeti's opera "Le Grand Macabre" premieres in Stockholm

Famous Birthdays

  • Eddie Robinson, actor (Neil Atwater-Swan's Crossing)
  • Guy Berryman, Scottish bassist (Coldplay), born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland
  • Riley Smith, American actor, born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

About April 12, 1978

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
  • UK #1 Song: Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs - Brian & Michael