What Happened on September 7, 1978

Historical Events

  • 1st game of Boston Massacre, NY Yankees beat Red Sox, 15-3

Famous Birthdays

  • Adrian [General Austin] Witcher, American rapper (Another Bad Creation), born in Columbus, Georgia
  • Erwin Koen, Dutch footballer, born in Den Helder, Netherlands
Born in 1978

Famous Deaths

Keith Moon (1946-1978)

British rock drummer (The Who - "Bell Boy"), dies of a drug overdose at 32

1978 Highlights

About September 7, 1978

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste Of Honey
  • UK #1 Song: Three Times A Lady - Commodores