Historical Events
- 2nd game of Boston Massacre; NY Yankees beat Red Sox, 13-2
Event of Interest
Iranian army fires on Khomeini followers in Tehran, 100s killed
Famous Birthdays
- Gerard Autet, Spanish footballer, born in Manlleu, Spain
- Gil Meche, American baseball player, born in Lafayette, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Leopoldo Torre Nilsson, Argentine film director (Monday's Child), dies at 54
- Pancho Vladigerov, Bulgarian pianist, composer (Vardar Rhapsody; Song to Peace), and pedagogue, dies at 79
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About September 8, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 7 months and 21 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