Historical Events
Music Awards
5th American Music Awards: Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac & C Twitty
Stevie Wonder
- Soyuz 27 returns to Earth
Famous Birthdays
- Alfredo Amézaga, Mexican baseball player, born in Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
Famous Deaths
- Virginia Pope, American fashion editor (New York Times), dies at 92
1978 Highlights
About January 16, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
