Historical Events
- Cleveland, Houston, NY, Philadelphia & Pittsburgh Phillies win 3rd consecutive NL East Division title
- Major Indoor Soccer League grants 1st 6 franchises to Cincinnati
- Phillies clinch NL East title
Famous Birthdays
- Candice Michelle, American female wrestler
Famous Weddings
Meryl Streep
Actress Meryl Streep (29) weds sculptor Don Gummer (31) in Mason's Island, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Beryl Booker, American swing and cool jazz pianist (Dinah Washington), dies at 56
- Edgar Bergen, American ventriloquist (Charlie McCarthy), dies at 75
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About September 30, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Kiss You All Over - Exile
- #1 Song: Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John