What Happened on February 21, 1978

Historical Events

  • Electrical workers accidentally discover the Aztec Templo Mayor, or High Temple, two blocks from Mexico City's central square, the Zócalo

Famous Birthdays

  • Kim Ha Neul, South Korean actress, born in Danyang County, South Korea
  • Kumail Nanjiani, Pakistani American comedian, actor and writer (The Big Sick, Silicon Valley), born in Karachi, Pakistan
  • Nicole Parker, American actress, born in Irvine, California
  • Park Eun-hye, South Korean actress, born in Incheon, South Korea

Famous Deaths

  • Mieczysław Żywczyński, Polish historian and priest (b. 1901)
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights

About February 21, 1978

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
  • UK #1 Song: Take A Chance On Me - Abba