Historical Events
- Albania drops diplomatic relations with People's Republic of China
- Alexander Ginzburg sentenced by Soviet court to 8 years
Music History
BBC bans Sex Pistols "No One is Innocent"
- Ford Motor Company chairman Henry Ford II fires company president Lee Iacocca
- Russian dissidents Ginsburg, Piatkus and Sjtsjaranki sentenced to work camps
- Walter Poenisch completes swim of 207 km from Cuba to Florida
Famous Birthdays
- Ryan Ludwick, American baseball player
Famous Deaths
- Antonio Veretti, composer, dies at 78
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About July 13, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 9 months and 14 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
