What Happened in Dec 1978

Mathew Kearney is born

Mathew Kearney (pronounced /ˈkɑrni/; born December 1, 1978) is an American musician born in Eugene, Oregon, now based in Nashville, Tennessee.... Read more

Billy Sims Wins Heisman Trophy

Billy Sims of The University of Oklahoma became the sixth junior to win the coveted Heisman Memorial Trophy Award. Sims was the nation's leading... Read more

The Pink Panther Stars In "The Pink Panther in: A Pink Christmas"

The Pink Panther in: A Pink Christmas is a holiday-themed special starring the famous hip feline. It first aired on ABC on December 7, 1978 adapted... Read more

"The Deer Hunter" Is Released

The Deer Hunter is a 1978 war drama film about a trio of Russian American steel worker friends and their infantry service in the Vietnam War. It is... Read more

Mohamed Anwar al-Sadat and Menachem Begin are Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Never previously in the history of the Peace Prize, stretching back over a period of almost eighty years, have we witnessed an award ceremony such... Read more

"California Suite" Is Released

Marvin Neil Simon (born July 4, 1927) is an American playwright and screenwriter. His numerous Broadway succcesses have led to his work being among... Read more

Superman (film) released

Superman (also known as Superman: The Movie) is a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Richard Donner directed... Read more

Kaikoura Lights

For some time, there had been a spate of UFO sightings in the area, and an investigation was called for. As the Argosy soared over the Pacific... Read more

Chris Bell Dies

Chris Bell (January 12, 1951 – December 27, 1978) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Memphis, Tennessee. Along with Alex Chilton, he... Read more