Historical Events
Event of Interest
Fidel Castro visits Addis Abba
Taxi
Situation comedy "Taxi" premieres on ABC television starring Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny Devito, Tony Danza, Marilu Henner, and Andy Kaufman
Famous Birthdays
- Ben McKenzie, American actor (Gotham), born in Austin, Texas
- Elisabetta Canalis, Italian model and actress, born in Sassari, Italy
- Michael Paget, Welsh guitarist (Bullet for My Valentine), born in Bridgend, South Wales
- Ruben Studdard, American singer (American Idol, I Need An Angel), born in Frankfurt, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Frank Ferguson, American character actor (My Friend Flicka - "Gus"; Peyton Place - "Eli Carson"), dies of cancer at 71 (0r 78, birthdate disputed)
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About September 12, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste Of Honey
#1 Song: Three Times A Lady - Commodores
