Historical Events
- Afghanistan revolution (National Day), pro-Russian military coup
- Cooling tower collapses at a coal-fired power plant at Willow Island, West Virginia, kills 51
Famous Birthdays
- Adamantia Kontogiorgi, Greek actress (Erotas), born in Paris
Famous Deaths
- John Doeg, American tennis player (US Nat C'ship 1930), dies at 69
- Mohammed Daoud Khan, Afghan politician, murdered at 68
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About April 27, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
