Historical Events
- 1st Computer Bulletin Board System (Ward & Randy's CBBS, Chicago)
Famous Birthdays
- John Tartaglia, Broadway actor and Muppeteer
- Tia Hellebaut, Belgian athlete
- Wasim Jaffer, Indian Cricketer
Famous Deaths
- E. Roland Harriman, American financier (b. 1895)
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About February 16, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
- #1 Song: Take A Chance On Me - Abba