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Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About November 20, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 5 months and 7 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