Historical Events
- "Timbuktu!" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 243 performances
- 4th game of Boston Massacre; NY Yankees beat Red Sox, 7-4 to tie for AL East 1st place; Yanks out hit arch rivals, 67-21; score 42-9
- Arlyne Rhode sets female footbow distance record (1,113 yds & 30")
F1 World Champion
The single point American Lotus driver Mario Andretti earns for finishing 6th at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza is enough to clinch his first Formula 1 World Drivers Championship
US Men's Tennis Open
US Open Men's Tennis, Flushing Meadows, NY: Jimmy Connors beats Björn Borg 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 to become the first player to win the US Open on 3 different surfaces
Famous Birthdays
- Manju Warrier, Indian Malayalam actress, producer and dancer, born in Nagercoil, India
Famous Deaths
- Ronnie Peterson, Swedish auto racer (World F1 C'ship runner-up 1971, 78), dies in crash during Italian F1 GP at 34
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About September 10, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste Of Honey
#1 Song: Three Times A Lady - Commodores
