What Happened on July 6, 1978

Historical Events

  • A sleeping car catches fire in Taunton, Somerset killing twelve people
  • Israeli jet fighters swooped over mostly Muslim West Beirut

Famous Birthdays

  • Kevin Senio, New Zealand rugby player, born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Tamera Mowry, American twin actress (Sister, sister), born in Gelnhausen, West Germany
  • Tia Mowry, American twin actress (Sister, sister), born in Gelnhausen, West Germany
Born in 1978

Famous Weddings

Tammy Wynette

American country singer Tammy Wynette (36) weds American record producer George Richey (42) in Florida (her 5th husband, his 3rd wife) until he death in 1998

1978 Highlights

About July 6, 1978

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer

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