What Happened on November 19, 1978

Historical Events

  • "The Miracle at the Meadowlands", Eagles Herman Edwards returns a fumble for a touchdown with 31 seconds left to give Philadelphia a 19-17 victory over the rival New York Giants

Yarborough Wins a Third

28th NASCAR Sprint Cup: Cale Yarborough wins

Famous Birthdays

  • Matt Dusk, Canadian jazz vocalist, born in Toronto, Ontario
  • Věra Pospíšilová-Cechlová, Czech athlete, born in Litoměřice, Czechoslovakia

About November 19, 1978

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: MacArthur Park - Donna Summer
  • UK #1 Song: Rat Trap - Boomtown Rats