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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in April 1978.
The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on April 1978: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of April 1978?


Events

  • 01 Apr 1978 The Philippine College of Commerce, through a presidential decree, becomes the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
  • 02 Apr 1978 TV show Dallas premieres on CBS (as a 5 week mini-series)
  • 03 Apr 1978 50th Academy Awards - Annie Hall, Rich Dreyfuss and Diane Keaton win.
  • 06 Apr 1978 Karnataka beat Uttar Pradesh by inning and 193 to win Ranji Trophy.
  • 07 Apr 1978 US President Jimmy Carter defers production of the neutron bomb.
  • 08 Apr 1978 Regular radio broadcasts of British Parliament proceedings start.
  • 09 Apr 1978 David Thompson scores ties 3rd highest total in the NBA - 73
  • 10 Apr 1978 Formation of the Major Indoor Soccer League is announced.
  • 13 Apr 1978 Jackson slugs a 3-run HR in the 1st inning, and the field is showered
  • 14 Apr 1978 WRR-AM in Dallas Texas changes call letters to KAAM
  • 15 Apr 1978 43 die as two express trains collide head-on south of Bologna, Italy.
  • 16 Apr 1978 History of the American Film closes at ANTA NYC after 21 performances
  • 17 Apr 1978 Pulitzer prize awarded to Carl Sagan for Dragons of Eden
  • 18 Apr 1978 US Senate votes to turn Panam� Canal over to Panam� on December 31, 1999.
  • 19 Apr 1978 Yitzhak Navron elected fifth President of Israel.
  • 20 Apr 1978 Korean Airlines flight 007 shot down by Soviets in Russian airspace
  • 22 Apr 1978 Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by Earl Anthony.
  • 23 Apr 1978 Amy Alcott wins LPGA American Defender Golf Classic.
  • 25 Apr 1978 Phillie Phanatic makes 1st appearance
  • 26 Apr 1978 France sends troops to Chad.
  • 27 Apr 1978 Accident at nuclear reactor Willow Island, Charleston, West Virginia, kills 51.
  • 28 Apr 1978 President of Afghanistan, Mohammed Daoud Khan, is overthrown and assassinated in a coup led by pro-communist rebels.
  • 30 Apr 1978 Elvis: The Legend Lives! closes at Palace NYC after 101 performances

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in April 1978?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - Stayin' Alive
  3. - If I Can't Have You
  4. - Lay Down Sally
  5. - Can't Smile Without You

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs
  2. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  3. - I Wonder Why
  4. - Too Much Too Little Too Late
  5. - Denis

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

Release year: 1978

Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Trishul

Trishul

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Pretty Baby

Pretty Baby

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Brooke Shields, Keith Carradine, Susan Sarandon, Frances Faye

Country: United States of America

F.I.S.T

F.I.S.T

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in April 1978?
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The Human Factor by Graham Greene

The Human Factor

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Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.

A Stranger Is Watching by Mary Higgins Clark

A Stranger Is Watching

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Ronald Thompson is aware that he didn't kill Nina Peterson... but the state of Connecticut will soon take his life after proving him guilty through due process of law.

All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot

All Things Wise And Wonderful

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James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

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This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

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Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.