Historical Events
- France performs nuclear test
- Karl "The Great" Wallenda, German acrobat (The Flying Wallendas) dies after falling off a tight-rope between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at 73
Event of Interest
Robert Frost Plaza, at California, Drumm & Market, San Francisco, dedicated
- The Rutles mockumentary "All You Need is Cash" debuts on NBC television
Famous Birthdays
- Tom Poti, American professional hockey player, born in Worcester, Massachusetts
About March 22, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush
