What Happened on August 21, 1978

Historical Events

  • 1st gay theme telefilm - Matlovich vs US Air Force

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan Lee, Irish footballer, born in Galway, Ireland
  • Jason Marquis, American baseball pitcher, born in Manhasset, NY
  • Lee Gronkiewicz, American baseball player, born in Los Angeles, California
  • Reuben Droughns, American football player, born in Chicago, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Eames, American designer and architect, dies at 71
  • Vinoo Mankad, Indian cricket all-rounder (44 Tests, 5 x 100, HS 231, 162 wickets, BB 8/52; Nawanagar, Hindus, Gujarat, Bombay, Rajasthan), dies at 61
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights

About August 21, 1978

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Grease - Frankie Valli
  • UK #1 Song: Three Times A Lady - Commodores