Famous Birthdays
- Danny Koevermans, Dutch soccer striker and coach (4 caps; Sparta Rotterdam), born in Schiedam, Netherlands
- Manju Warrier, Indian actress (How Old Are You?), born in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India
- Mary Kate Schellhardt, American actress (What's Eating Gilbert Grape), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Giuseppe Berto, Italian writer (Heaven Sees Red), dies at 63
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About November 1, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Needed Me - Anne Murray
#1 Song: Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
