Historical Events
Tour de France
65th Tour de France won by Bernard Hinault of France
- Franklin Bradshaw is murdered in Salt Lake City by his grandson Marc Schreuder at the instigation of his mother Frances Schreuder
- Israeli government rejects Sadat's call for return of 2 Sinai areas
Sports History
MLB Philadelphia Phillies Steve Carlton becomes 78th MLB pitcher to win 200
US Women's Golf Open
US Open Women's Golf, CC of Indianapolis: Hollis Stacy successfully defends title by 1 stroke from Sally Little and JoAnne Carner
Famous Birthdays
- Stefanie Sun, Singaporean pop singer-songwriter (Yan Zi), born in Singapore
- Stuart Elliott, Northern Irish footballer, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
About July 23, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb
- #1 Song: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John