Historical Events
Academy of Country Music Awards
13th Academy of Country Music Awards: Kenny Rogers and Crystal Gayle win
- Gyorgy Ligeti's opera "Le Grand Macabre" premieres in Stockholm
Famous Birthdays
- Eddie Robinson, actor (Neil Atwater-Swan's Crossing)
- Guy Berryman, Scottish bassist (Coldplay), born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland
- Riley Smith, American actor, born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
About April 12, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
- #1 Song: Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs - Brian & Michael