Historical Events
Sports History
Future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Larry Doby becomes only the second African-American manager in MLB with the Chicago White Sox
Baseball Record
Giants' Willie McCovey becomes 12th to hit 500 HRs
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Cousins, Australian Football League player (Richmond), born in Geelong, Victoria
Famous Weddings
- English prince Michael marries baroness Marie-Christine von Reibnitz in Vienna, Austria
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About June 30, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb
#1 Song: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
