Historical Events
World Record
American speed skater Eric Heiden sets world record in 1000m (1:14.99)
Famous Birthdays
- Arina Tanemura, Japanese mangaka (comic artist), born in Ichinomiya, Japan
- Casey Mears, American auto racer (NASCAR Cup Series 1 win, 51 Top 10s, 3 Poles) and broadcaster (NASCAR analyst Fox Sports 1), born in Bakersfield, California
- Claudio Sanchez, American rock singer, guitarist, and lyricist (Coheed and Cambria), born in Suffern, New York
- Cristina Teuscher, American swimmer (Olympic gold 4 x 200m freestyle relay 1996; World C'ship gold 2001), born in New Rochelle, New York
- Masuimi Max, American model, born in Little Rock, Arkansas
- Tara Mounsey, American hockey HOF defenseman (Olympic gold 1998, silver 2002; All World team 1998, 2002), born in Concord, New Hampshire
Famous Deaths
- Theresa Weld Blanchard, American figure skater (US Singles C'ship 1914, 20-24; Pairs C'ship 1920-27; Olympic bronze 1920), dies at 84
- Tolchard Evans, British pop pianist, songwriter ("Lady of Spain"; "If"), and bandleader, dies at 76
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About March 12, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush
