What Happened on March 4, 1978

Historical Events

  • 25th ACC Men's Basketball Tournament: Duke beats Wake Forest, 85-77
  • Chicago Daily News, founded in 1875, publishes last issue

Famous Birthdays

  • Denis Dallan, Italian rugby union footballer
  • Nate Ackerman, British-American logician and wrestler
  • Pierre Dagenais, Canadian ice hockey player
  • Rachel Roberts, Canadian model and actress, born in Vancouver, British Columbia

Famous Deaths

  • Wesley Bolin, former Governor of the U.S. State of Arizona (b. 1909)
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights

About March 4, 1978

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: (Love Is) Thicker Than Water - Andy Gibb
  • UK #1 Song: Take A Chance On Me - Abba