What Happened on April 6, 1978

Historical Events

  • Karnataka beat Uttar Pradesh by inn & 193 to win Ranji Trophy

Famous Birthdays

  • Armen Nalbandian, Armenian-American jazz pianist, composer, and activist, born in Manchester, England
  • Blaine Neal, American baseball player
  • Lauren Ridloff, American actress (The Walking Dead; Eternals), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Martin Mendez, Uruguayan-Swedish progressive-metal bassist (Opeth), born in Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Myleene Klass, British pop-opera singer, born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
  • Robert Glasper, American jazz, neo-soul, and R&B pianist, songwriter, arranger, and producer, born in Houston, Texas
  • Tim Hasselbeck, American football player

Famous Deaths

  • Nicolas Nabokov, Russian composer (Holy Devil), dies at 74
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights

About April 6, 1978

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 26 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