Historical Events
Sports History
MLB Atlanta Braves' Jim Bouton (38) beats San Francisco Giants, his 1st win since 1970
- Portugal government of Da Costa falls
- The Provisional Irish Republican Army explode over 50 bombs in towns across Northern Ireland over the next 5 days, injuring 37 people
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Cohen, English rugby union outside back (57 Tests; Northampton RFC, CA Brive, Sale Sharks RFC), born in Northampton, England
- Carmen Kass, Estonian model (estimated to have been the second-highest-paid model in the world in 2002), born in Talinn, Estonia
- Danielle Peck, American country music singer ("Findin' a Good Man"), born in Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Ron DeSantis, American Republican politician, Governor of Florida (2019-), Representative (2013-18) and presidential candidate, born in Jacksonville, Florida
1978 Highlights
About September 14, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 6 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