Historical Events
- 25,000 die in 7.7 earthquake in Tabar, Iran
Film & TV History
Filming begins for "Monty Python's Life of Brian", on location in Monastir, Tunisia
- Grateful Dead perform in Cairo, Egypt
- New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox, 3-2; at Yankee Stadium; Blue Bombers 6th win over arch rivals in 2 weeks
Famous Birthdays
- Dan Dickau, American basketball player, born in Portland, Oregon
- Matthew Rogers, American TV host and country singer, born in Arcadia, California
- Nick Cordero, Canadian Broadway actor (Bullets Over Broadway), born in Hamilton, Canada (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Bill Foster, American Baseball HOF pitcher (NgL All-Star 1933, 34; NgL World Series 1926, 27; Chicago American Giants), dies at 74
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About September 16, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 7 months and 13 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
