Historical Events
Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to American political scientist Herbert A. Simon [1]
Papal Inauguration
Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla elected Pope John Paul II
Sports History
Test debut of Kapil Dev, India v Pakistan at Faisalabad
1978 History
Famous Birthdays
- Abel Talamántez, American LAtin, pop, and Tex-Max singer (Menudo; Los Super Reyes), born in Pecos, Texas
- Ethan Luck, American rock musician (The O.C. Supertones; Demon Hunter; Relient K), born in Long Beach, California
Famous Deaths
- Daniel "Dan" Dailey, American dancer and actor (You're My Everything, Governor & J.J.), dies of anemia at 62
About October 16, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss You All Over - Exile
#1 Song: Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
