Historical Events
- Cleveland Indians Duane Kuiper is 3rd in MLB history to hit 2 bases-loaded triples in a game, at Yankee Stadium
Mário Soares Sacked
Portuguese President António Ramalho Eanes fires Premier Mário Soares
Famous Deaths
- Willem Van Otterloo, Dutch cellist, composer, and conductor (Residentie Orkest, 1949-73; Melbourne Symphony, 1967-70; Sydney Symphony, 1971-77), dies in a car crash at 70
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About July 27, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 9 months
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
