Historical Events
- 63,500,000 shares traded on NY stock exchange (record)
Boston Marathon
82nd Boston Marathon: US double; Bill Rodgers wins his 2nd men's title in 2:10:13; Gayle Barron women's champion in 2:44:52
Event of Interest
Pulitzer prize awarded to Carl Sagan for "Dragons of Eden"
Famous Birthdays
- Bilal Abdul-samad, American rocker (Boys), born in Carson, California
- Jason White, Scottish rugby player, born in Edinburgh, Scotland
About April 17, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 7 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
