Historical Events
- Indian cricket spin bowler B. S. Chandrasekhar becomes first in Test history to register identical figures in both innings (6 for 52) in Indian innings win over Australia in 3rd Test in Melbourne
Famous Birthdays
- Dominic Wood, English children's television presenter and magician
- Kimberley Locke, American pop-dance singer-songwriter and television personality, born in Hartsville, Tennessee
- Park Sol-mi, South Korean actress
1978 Highlights
About January 3, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: New Year Holiday (United Kingdom), New Year's Day (New Zealand)
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Mull Of Kintyre/Girls' School - Wings
