Historical Events
- John McClain performs 180 outside loops in an airplane over Houston
Baseball Record
Yankees right fielder Reggie Jackson hits his 20th HR of the season in a 6-2 home win over Seattle; 19th MLB player to hit 20 HR in 11 straight years
Reggie Jackson
Famous Birthdays
- Matthew Watkins, Welsh rugby union centre (18 caps; Newport, Llanelli Scarlets), born in Newport, Wales (d. 2020)
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
George Harrison marries Olivia
George Harrison
Wedding of Interest
Singer Gloria Estefan (21) weds musician and producer Emilio Estefan (25) (Miami Sound Machine)
Gloria Estefan
1978 Highlights
About September 2, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
