Historical Events
5th American Music Awards
5th American Music Awards: Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac & Conway Twitty win
- Soyuz 27 returns to Earth
Famous Birthdays
- Alfredo Amézaga, Mexican baseball player, born in Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
Famous Deaths
- Virginia Pope, American fashion editor (New York Times), dies at 92
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About January 16, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Baby Come Back - Player
- #1 Song: Mull Of Kintyre/Girls' School - Wings