1978⚡ Event
Kosmos 954 reentry
The Soviet nuclear-powered satellite Kosmos 954 burned up during atmospheric reentry, scattering radioactive debris across Canada's Northwest Territories.
spacedisastertechnology
What Happened in 1978?
Browse 11 historical moments from 1978 — 9 events, 0 birthdays, and 2 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not a complete timeline of the year.
Events in 1978(9)
1978⚡ Event
Belfast Restaurant Bombing
On February 17, 1978, the Provisional Irish Republican Army bombed a restaurant near Belfast, Northern Ireland, killing twelve people and injuring thirty others.
warpolitics
1978⚡ Event
Yuba County Five
Five men disappeared after attending a college basketball game in Chico, California. The bodies of four of them were discovered months later.
disaster
1978⚡ Event
First Non-US/Soviet Cosmonaut in Space
As a cosmonaut on Soyuz 28, Vladimír Remek became the first person from outside the Soviet Union or the United States to go into space.
spacescienceexploration
1978⚡ Event
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Premiere
BBC Radio 4 began broadcasting Douglas Adams's science fiction radio series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, on March 8, 1978.
entertainmentliteraturearts
1978⚡ Event
First Flying of the Rainbow Flag
The original rainbow flag, representing gay pride, was flown for the first time at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day parade.
entertainment
1978⚡ Event
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28, 1978, barring quota systems in college admissions but upholding affirmative-action programs for minorities.
lawpolitics
1978⚡ Event
Camp David Accords signed
The Camp David Accords, a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, were signed.
politicslaw
1978⚡ Event
James Scott boxing match
While in prison for murder, boxer James Scott defeated Eddie "The Flame" Gregory. Gregory was a leading light heavyweight.
sports
Deaths in 1978(2)
1978🕊️ Death
Death of Kurt Gödel
Austrian logician Kurt Gödel died of starvation after his wife, who he feared would poison him, was hospitalized.
philosophysciencemedicine
1978🕊️ Death
Death of Pope John Paul I
Pope John Paul I died just 33 days after his election, marking the first year with three popes since 1605.
religionpolitics
Dates in 1978
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1978?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 11 entries from 1978: 9 events, 0 births, and 2 deaths.
- Which events from 1978 are included?
- Examples currently recorded for 1978 include: Kosmos 954 reentry, Belfast Restaurant Bombing, Yuba County Five.