Historical Events
Military Rule Begins
Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi places the country under military rule; General Gholām Reza Azhāri forms government
Famous Birthdays
- Daniella Cicarelli, Brazilian model and television host, born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Jolina Magdangal, Filipina singer, actress and television host, born in Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines
- Nicole Dubuc, American writer and actress (Robin-Major Dad), born in Orange County, California
- Sandrine Blancke, Belgian actress, born in Uccle, Belgium
- Scott Piercy, American golfer (US Open 2016 runner-up), born in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Taryn Manning, American actress (Hawaii Five-O), born in Falls Church, Virginia
- Zak Morioka, Brazilian racing driver, born in São Paulo, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Flora Campbell, actress (Faraway Hill, Date With Judy), dies at 67
- Heiri Suter, Swiss road cyclist (Grand Prix Wolber [unofficial World C'ship] 1922, 25), dies at 79
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About November 6, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: MacArthur Park - Donna Summer
#1 Song: Summer Nights - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
