Historical Events
- NASA select its first American women astronauts
Famous Deaths
Hubert Humphrey (1911-1978)
American politician, 38th Vice President of the United States (1965-69), and 1968 Presidential candidate, dies of bladder cancer at 66
Joe McCarthy (1887-1978)
American Baseball Hall of Fame manager (Chicago Cubs; New York Yankees - World Series 1932, 36–39, 41, 43; Boston Red Sox), dies of pneumonia at 90
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About January 13, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 3 months and 14 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
