What Happened on September 14, 1978

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
1978 History

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
Born in 1978
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

  • US #1 Song: Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste Of Honey
  • UK #1 Song: Three Times A Lady - Commodores