Famous Birthdays
- Alan Mahon, Irish footballer (Tranmere Rovers), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Aska Yang, Taiwanese singer (Dove), born in Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Irene Skliva, Greek model (Miss World 1996), born in Athens, Greece
- Jason Ellison, American baseball player, born in Quincy, California
- Lemar Obika, English singer and songwriter, born in Tottenham, London
- Sam Moran, Australian entertainer (The Wiggles), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Gino Contilli, Italian composer, dies at 70
1978 Highlights
About April 4, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs - Brian & Michael