Historical Events
- 2 tankers with propane gas explode killing 15 at Waverly, Tenn
- 28th Berlin International Film Festival: "Las truchas" and "What Max Said" win the Golden Bear (tie)
Famous Deaths
- Ilka Chase, actress (Masquerade Party, Trials of O'Brien), dies at 74
- Phyllis McGinley, American children's author and poet (Pulitzer Prize 1961), dies at 72
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About February 22, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Take A Chance On Me - Abba
