Historical Events
- Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Andris Nelsons, Latvian conductor (Boston Symphony; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra), born in Riga, Latvia
- Damien Johnson, Northern Irish footballer
Famous Deaths
- Lennie Tristano, American jazz pianist (The New Tristano), dies of a heart attack at 59
- Leo J Ryan, (Rep-Cal) & 4 killed in Jonestown, Guyana by members of Peoples Temple, followed by ritual mass suicide of 914 members
- Leo Ryan, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California), assassinated at 53 in Jonestown, Guyana
1978 Highlights
About November 18, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio