Historical Events
- USSR performs (underground) nuclear test
Famous Deaths
- James Gould Cozzens, American novelist (1949 Pulitzer-Guard of Honor), dies at 74
- Johan Daisne [Herman Thiery], Belgian writer (Lago Maggiore), dies at 66
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About August 9, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 20 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
