Historical Events
- Bloodless military coup in Mauritania, President Moktar flees
Film & TV History
World News Tonight premieres on ABC with Max Robinson the first black anchor on a network newscast in the US
Famous Birthdays
- Jesse Lacey, American indie rock singer and guitarist (Brand New), born in Levittown, New York
Famous Deaths
- Joe Davis, English snooker player (World Champion 1927-40, 1946), dies at 77
- John D. Rockefeller III, American oil billionaire and philanthropist, dies in a car crash at 71
- Michel Gusikoff, American violinist, concert master, and composer, dies at 85
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About July 10, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb
#1 Song: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
