Historical Events
- 132nd Grand National: Bob Davies aboard 14/1 chance Lucius wins by half a length from Sebastian V
Television Finale
Last episode of "The Bob Newhart Show" sitcom (the Chicago one) airs on CBS-TV
Sports History
New York Islanders right wing Mike Bossy becomes first NHL rookie to score 50 goals in a season after scoring #50 and #51 in the closing moments in a 3-2 win over Washington
- Philippine College of Commerce becomes the Polytechnic University of the Philippines by presidential decree
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio de Nigris, Mexican soccer striker (16 caps; Monterrey, Villarreal), born in Monterrey, Mexico (d. 2009)
- Jean-Pierre Dumont, Canadian ice hockey right wing (World C'ship gold 2004; Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Miroslava Vavrinec, Swiss tennis player (married to Roger Federer), born in Bojnice, Slovakia
About April 1, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush
