Historical Events
- 183 die as Icelandic Airlines DC-8 crashes in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Betrayal
Harold Pinter's play "Betrayal" premieres in London
- Pirates outfielder Dave Parker wins NL MVP
Famous Deaths
- Dick Chapman, American golfer (1940 US amateur, 1951 British amateur), dies of a stroke at 67
Margaret Mead (1901-1978)
American anthropologist (Coming of Age in Samoa, Thoughts & Female), dies of pancreatic cancer at 76
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About November 15, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: MacArthur Park - Donna Summer
#1 Song: Rat Trap - Boomtown Rats
