Historical Events
- "Angel" closes at Minskoff Theater NYC after 5 performances
- Henry Rono of Kenya sets record for 3,000 m steeplechase (8:05.4)
- Joie Chitwood drives a Chevette 5.6 miles on just 2 wheels
- Musical "Runaways" opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 199 performances, with Elizabeth Swados
Famous Birthdays
- Barry Zito, American baseball player (Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants), born in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Mike Bibby, American basketball player and coach, born in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Alby Roberts, New Zealand cricket fast bowler (5 Tests, 7 wickets; Canterbury, Otago), dies at 68
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About May 13, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: If I Can't Have You - Yvonne Elliman
#1 Song: Rivers Of Babylon/Brown Girl In The Ring - Boney M
