Historical Events
Sports History
MLB San Diego Padres trade pitcher Dave Tomlin & $125,000 to Texas Rangers for Gaylord Perry (He wins 1978 Cy Young Award)
- Muriel Humphrey (D-Mn) appointed to fill late husband's Senate seat
Famous Birthdays
- Charlene Princess of Monaco [Charlene Wittstock], Zimbabwean South African born wife of Prince Albert II, and Olympic swimmer, born in Bulawayo, Rhodesia
- Denis Menchov, Russian cyclist, born in Oryol, Russia
- Derrick Turnbow, American baseball player, born in Union City, Tennessee
- Jason Roberts, English-born footballer, born in London, United Kingdom
Volodymyr Zelensky (45 years old)
Ukrainian actor (Servant of the People), comedian, and President of Ukraine (2019-), born in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Soviet Union
Famous Deaths
- Tango Duke, dies in Australia at 42; oldest known thoroughbred horse
1978 Highlights
About January 25, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 7 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
