Historical Events
- USSR launches Kosmos 1000 navigational satellite
- Wings release "London Town" album
Famous Birthdays
- Jérôme Rothen, French soccer winger (France 13 caps, Paris SG, Caen, Monaco), born in Châtenay-Malabry, France
- Tony Yayo [Marvin Bernard], American rapper (G-Unit - "So Seductive"), born in Queens, New York City
Famous Deaths
- Astrid Allwyn, actress (Love Affair, Girl for Calgary), dies at 68
- Charles Best, American-Canadian medical scientist and co-discoverer of insulin, dies at 79
About March 31, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush