Historical Events
PGA Championship
PGA Championship Men's Golf, Oakmont CC: John Mahaffey recovers from 7 down with 14 to play to force playoff; beats Tom Watson & Jerry Pate on 2nd hole
Famous Birthdays
- Marisa Miller, American model
Famous Deaths
- Edward Durrell Stone, US architect, dies at 76
Paul VI (1897-1978)
262nd Roman Catholic pope (1963-78), dies of a heart attack at 80
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About August 6, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Three Times A Lady - Commodores
#1 Song: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
