Historical Events
- 28th NBA All-Star Game, Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Ga: East beats West, 133-125; MVP: Randy Smith, SD Clippers, G
- Blizzard forms in US North East, 100 people killed in New England and New York over 3 days
- Fred Newman makes 88 consecutive basketball free throws blindfolded
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Russell, American football player, born in Scotland, United Kingdom
- Shawn Reaves, American actor, born in Monroe, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Annie Romein-Verschoor, Dutch historian and author (Low Countries by the Sea; Erflaters - both written with her husband Jan), dies at 83
- Frans van Immerseel, Belgian graphic artist, dies at 68
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About February 5, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Figaro - Brotherhood Of Man
