Historical Events
Reggie Jackson and Billy Martin Clash
NY Yankee manager Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson fight in dug out after Jackson refuses to bunt, causing Martin to suspend him
Famous Birthdays
- Émilie Simon, French pop singer-songwriter and electronic music composer, born in Montpellier, France
- Justine Triet, French filmmaker (Anatomy of a Fall), born in Fécamp, France
- Katharine Towne, American actress, born in Los Angeles, California
- Mike Hettinga, American professional wrestler, born in San Bernardino, California
- Ricardo Arona, Brazilian mixed martial artist, born in Niterói, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Thayer David, actor (Rocky, Roots, Savages), dies at 51
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About July 17, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 9 months and 11 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
