Historical Events
Sports History
American Jimmy Connors beats Björn Borg of Sweden 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 to win his first and only season-ending ATP Masters Grand Prix tennis title at Madison Square Garden, NYC
Election of Interest
Harvey Milk becomes the 1st openly gay person elected to public office in California
- Israeli government votes to 'strengthen' settlements in occupied Sinai
All Creatures Great and Small
TV series "All Creatures Great and Small" debuts on BBC TV, based on the books by James Herriot, starring Robert hardy and Christopher Timothy
1978 History
Famous Birthdays
- Boris Avrukh, Israeli chess grandmaster, born in Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Famous Deaths
- Walter Keirnan, American TV panelist (I've Got a Secret), dies at 75
About January 8, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby Come Back - Player
#1 Song: Mull Of Kintyre/Girls' School - Wings
