Historical Events
- 3rd Toronto International Film Festival: "Girlfriends" directed by Claudia Weill wins the People's Choice Award
- The Provisional Irish Republican Army explodes bombs at the RAF airfield near Eglinton, County Londonderry; the terminal building, two aircraft hangars and four planes are destroyed
Famous Birthdays
- Doug Howlett, New Zealand rugby union footballer, born in Auckland, New Zealand
About September 21, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste Of Honey
#1 Song: Dreadlock Holiday - 10cc
