Historical Events
US Masters Golf
42nd US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: 42-year-old Gary Player shoots a record-tying final round 64 (−8) to win by 1 stroke from Rod Funseth, Tom Watson and Hubert Green
- Brewers sweep Orioles 11-3, 16-3, & 13-5 (each with a grand slam)
Sports History
In separate NBA games Denver's David Thompson scores 73 points & San Antonio's George Gervin scores 63 points (33 in 1 quarter)
Famous Birthdays
- Jorge Andrade, Portuguese soccer defender and manager (51 caps; Deportivo La Coruña), born in Lisbon, Portugal
- Rachel Stevens, English singer (S Club 7), born in Southgate, London
- Vesna Pisarović, Croatian singer, born in Brčko, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Famous Deaths
- Clough Williams-Ellis, British architect known chiefly as the creator of the Italianate village of Portmeirion in North Wales, dies at 94
- Vivian McGrath, Australian tennis player (Australian C'ship 1937), dies at 62
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About April 9, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 19 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
