What Happened on September 2, 1978

Historical Events

Yankees right fielder Reggie Jackson hits his 20th HR of the season in a 6-2 home win over Seattle; 19th MLB player to hit 20 HR in 11 straight years

Matthew Watkins, Welsh rugby union centre (18 caps; Newport, Llanelli Scarlets), born in Newport, Wales (d. 2020)

British musician George Harrison (35) marries American record label marketer Olivia Arias (30) at the Henley-on-Thames Register Office in England

Cuban-American singer Gloria Fajardo (21) weds "Miami Sound Machine" musician and producer Emilio Estefan (25) in Florida

William Nebergall, American inorganic chemist (invented fluoride toothpaste), dies at 63 [1]

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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