What Happened on November 25, 1978

Historical Events

Muldoon Re-elected

New Zealand general election won by ruling Prime Minister Robert Muldoon and the National Party

Famous Birthdays

  • Ringo Shiina [Yumiko Shiina], Japanese singer, songwriter and musician (Tokyo Jihen), born in Urawa, Saitama
Born in 1978

Famous Deaths

  • Elaine Esposito, American woman who held record for longest coma (37 years), dies in a coma at 43
1978 Highlights

About November 25, 1978

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: MacArthur Park - Donna Summer
  • UK #1 Song: Rat Trap - Boomtown Rats