Historical Events
- Soyuz 27 launches, carrying 2 cosmonauts to Salyut 6 space station
Famous Birthdays
- Brent Smith, American rock singer (Shinedown), born in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Matt Roberts, American rock guitarist (3 Doors Down - "When I'm Gone"), born in Escatawpa, Mississippi (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Don Gillis, American composer (Symphony 5½ - A Symphony for Fun), dies at 65
- Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal, Nicaraguan journalist, publisher and editor of "La Prensa", assassinated in Managua at 53
- Zeb Turner [William Grishaw], American country-rockabilly guitarist, singer-songwriter ("Chew Tobacco Rag"; "It's A Sin"), and disc jockey, dies at 62
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About January 10, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby Come Back - Player
#1 Song: Mull Of Kintyre/Girls' School - Wings
