Historical Events
- 23rd Eurovision Song Contest: Izhar Cohen and the Alphabeta for Israel wins singing "A-Ba-Ni-Bi" in Paris
Event of Interest
Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by Earl Anthony
Famous Birthdays
- Esteban Tuero, Argentinian race car driver
- Ezekiel Jacskon [Stephens], Guyanese-American professional wrestler (2007-15), born in Linden, Guyana
- Jason Stollsteimer, American indie-rock singer-songwriter (The Von Bondies), born in Southfield, Michigan
- Paul Malakwen Kosgei, Kenyan long-distance and marathon runner, born in Marakwet, Kenya
Famous Deaths
- Will Geer [William Aughe Ghere], American actor (Salt of the Earth, The Waltons), dies at 76
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About April 22, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs - Brian & Michael
