Historical Events
Film & TV History
Director Roman Polanski skips bail & fled to France after pleading guilty to charges of engaging in sex with a 13-year-old girl
Event of Interest
Harriet Tubman is 1st African American woman to be honored on a US postage stamp
About February 1, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Up Town Top Ranking - Althia & Donna
