Historical Events
Billy Martin Resigns
Billy Martin resigns as Yankee manager after "one is a born liar the other a convicted one" comment about Steinbrenner and Jackson
- Margaret Gardiner, of South Africa, crowned 27th Miss Universe
Baseball Record
Pete Rose ties NL hitting streak of 37 games
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Irons, American surfer (ASP World Champion 2002-04), born in Kauai, Hawaii (d. 2010)
About July 24, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb
#1 Song: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
