What Happened on June 16, 1978

Historical Events

Sports History

Cincinnati Red Tom Seaver no-hits St Louis Cards, 4-0

Grease

Film "Grease" opens, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, based on the 1971 musical


1978 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Dainius Zubrus, Lithuanian ice hockey player
  • Daniel Brühl, German actor (Good Bye Lenin!), born in Barcelona, Spain
  • Jasmine "Fish" Leong, Chinese Malaysian singer (Courage), born in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
  • Lyndsey Marshal, British actress (Rome), born in Manchester, England
Born in 1978

Famous Deaths

  • Felicia Montealegre, Costa Rican-American actress (Studio One; Kraft Television Workshop), and social activist, dies of lung cancer at 56
1978 Highlights

About June 16, 1978

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

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