October 8, 1978 in Sport

Day of the Week: Sunday

Events in Sport


Event of interestEvent of Interest

29th Formula One WDC: Mario Andretti wins by 13 points

Racing Car Driver Mario Andretti
Racing Car Driver
Mario Andretti

Birthdays in Sport

  • Antonino D'Agostino, Italian football player
  • Mick O'Driscoll, Irish rugby player

Deaths in Sport

  • Jim Gilliam, coach (LA Dodgers), dies at 49