Historical Events
Pete Rose's Hitting Streak
Cincinnati infielder Pete Rose singles off Phil Niekro to extend his hitting streak to 44 games as Reds edge Atlanta Braves, 3-2; ties Willie Keeler's 81-year-old NL record
- Gunman shoots his way into Iraqi Embassy in Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Justin Wilson, English auto racer (International Formula 3000 C'ship; Champ Car Series 4 wins), born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire (d. 2015)
- Will Champion, British drummer (Coldplay - "Viva La Vida"), born in Southampton, England
- Zac Brown, American country-rock singer and guitarist (Zac Brown Band - "Toes"; "Knee Deep"), born in Dahlonega, Georgia
- Zeta Makripoulia, Greek actress, model and TV presenter
Famous Deaths
- Carleton Percy Hobbs, actor (I Claudius, Dark Places), dies at 80
- Enoch Light, American orchestra leader (Gulf Road Show with Bob Smith), dies at 70
- Günther Rennert, German film and opera director and producer, dies of a lung embolism at 67
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About July 31, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Miss You - The Rolling Stones
#1 Song: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
