Historical Events
- 31st NHL All-Star Game, Buffalo Municipal Auditorium, Buffalo, NY: Wales beats Campbell, 3-2 (OT); MVP: Billy Smith, NY Islanders, G
- Carter Executive Order on Intelligence (# 12036)
Famous Weddings
- Rose Dugdale and Eddie Gallagher become the first convicted prisoners to marry in prison in the history of the Republic of Ireland.
Famous Deaths
- Herta Oberheuser, German doctor (b. 1911)
About January 24, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby Come Back - Player
#1 Song: Mull Of Kintyre/Girls' School - Wings
