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Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. 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Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 The year 1978 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1978 in architecture involved some significant events Events Awards Archibald Prize: Brett Whiteley - Art Life and the other thing Works This is a list of Aviation -related events from 1978: Events January January 1 - British Aircraft Corporation The year 1978 in film involved some significant events Top grossing films (U Industry milestones December 15 - The Laserdisc format is brought to market by Philips / MCA as "DiscoVision" The year 1978 in literature involved some significant events and new books Events L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E Magazine edited by Bruce Andrews and Charles Bernstein, first published Stevie, Events January: May - The Bee Gees dominate the singles and album charts as Saturday Night Fever becomes a cultural phenomenon See also 1977 in country music, 1978 in music, other events of 1978, 1979 in country music, and the List of years in Country Music This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1978. Events March events March - Pacific Fruit Express dissolves its fleet of Refrigerator cars which is distributed between Southern The year 1978 saw a number of significant events in Radio broadcasting. The year 1978 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Nikolai Andrianov, USSR The year 1978 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1978. Events Notable releases June - Taito Corporation releases the Space Invaders Arcade game in Japan. See also 1977 in Australia, other events of 1978, 1979 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history. See also 1977 in Canada, other events of 1978, 1979 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history. See also 1977 in India, other events of 1978, 1979 in India and the Timeline of Indian history. Events January 18 - The European Court of Human Rights finds Britain guilty of inhuman and degrading treatment of republican 1978 in Malaysia 21 years of the nationhood Incumbents Federal level Yang di-Pertuan Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 3165200 Increase since 31/12/1977 -1200 (-0 Events Arts and literature Births January to June September 29 - Kurt Nilsen, pop/rock singer born in Bergen See also 1977 in Pakistan other events of 1978, 1979 in Pakistan and the Timeline of Pakistani history. See also 1977 in Singapore | Other events of 1978 | 1979 in Singapore | List of years in Singapore ---- Events See also 1977 in South Africa, other events of 1978, 1979 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history. Incumbents Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister - James Callaghan, Labour Events See also 1977 in Zimbabwe, other events of 1978, 1979 in Zimbabwe and the Timeline of Zimbabwe history. States With Wide Recognition A Republic of Afghanistan (to April 30) Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Africa Algeria - # Houari Boumédiènne, President of Algeria (1965-1978 # Rabah Bitat, 1977 religious leaders - Events of 1978 - 1979 religious leaders - Religious leaders by year ----- Roman numerals are a Numeral system originating in ancient Rome, adapted from Etruscan numerals. This is the calendar for any Common year starting on Sunday ( Dominical letter A) or for any year in which “ Doomsday ” is Tuesday The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today

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Events of 1978 - Jan. ^. Feb. ^. March ^. April - May ^. June ^. July ^. Aug. - Sept. ^. Oct. ^. Nov. ^. Dec. - Undated ^. Ongoing ^. Fictional - Ship events Births Deaths - Fields Medalists Nobel prizes - Templeton Prize See also - Notes - External links

Events of 1978

January

January 1 - The Copyright Act of 1976 takes effect, making sweeping changes to United States copyright law. Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. United States copyright law governs the legally enforceable rights of creative and artistic works in the United States.
January 1 - Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747 passenger jet, crashes into the ocean near Bombay, killing 213. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Air India Flight 855 was a scheduled passenger flight that crashed in the evening of 1 January 1978 about 4 kilometers (1 WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial
January 4 - A referendum in Chile supports the policies of Augusto Pinochet. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. A referendum (plural referendums or referenda) ballot question, or plebiscite (from Latin plebiscita Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte (November
January 6 - The Hungarian Holy Crown (also known as Stephen of Hungary Crown) is returned to Hungary from the United States, where it was held since World War II. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King The Holy Crown of Hungary ( Hungarian: Magyar Szent Korona, German: Stephanskrone, Croatian: Kruna svetoga Stjepana, Saint Stephen I ( Hungarian: I (Szent István) (967/969/975 Esztergom, Hungary – August 15, 1038, Esztergom-Szentkirály Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic The United States of America —commonly referred to as the World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including
January 7 - Emilio Palma is born in Antarctica, making his birth the southernmost in history. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Emilio Marcos Palma (born January 7, 1978) was the first known person to be born on the continent of Antarctica; farther south than any other human
January 10 - Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal, a critic of the Nicaraguan government, is assassinated. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal ( September 23, 1924 – January 10, 1978) was a Nicaraguan journalist and publisher Nicaragua (ˌnɪkəˈrɑgwə officially the Republic of Nicaragua () is a representative democratic republic and the largest nation in Central America Riots erupt against Somoza's government. Anastasio ("Tachito" Somoza Debayle (anasˈtasjo soˈmosa ðeˈβaile ( December 5, 1925 &ndash September 17, 1980) was officially
January 14 - January 15 - The body of former U. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda, following his death from cancer. Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr ( May 27, 1911 &ndash January 13, 1978) was the thirty-eighth Vice President of the United States, serving
January 18 - The European Court of Human Rights finds the United Kingdom government guilty of mistreating prisoners in Northern Ireland, but not guilty of torture. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor The European Court of Human Rights ( ECtHR) (Cour européenne des droits de l’homme in Strasbourg was established under the European Convention on Human Rights The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Torture, according to the United Nations Convention Against Torture, is "any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental is intentionally
January 19 - Federal Appeals Court Judge William H. Webster is appointed FBI Director. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. William Hedgcock Webster (born March 6, 1924) is currently Chairman Homeland Security Advisory Council.
January 22 - Ethiopia declares the ambassador of West Germany Persona non grata. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( Persona non grata ( Latin, Plural: personae non gratae, also abbreviated PNG literally meaning "an unwelcome person" is a term used
January 24 - Soviet satellite Cosmos 954 burns up in Earth's atmosphere, scattering debris over Canada's Northwest Territories. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled A soviet (сове́т, "council" originally was a workers' local council in late Imperial Russia. Cosmos 954 was a Soviet Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite ( RORSAT) with an onboard nuclear reactor. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Northwest Territories (ˌnɔrθˌwɛstˈtɛrɨtɔriz ( NWT or NT; French, les Territoires du Nord-Ouest) is a territory
January 24 - Rose Dugdale and Eddie Gallagher become the first convicted prisoners to marry in prison in the history of the Republic of Ireland. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Bridget Rose Dugdale (born c 1941 better known as Rose Dugdale, is a former Debutante who rebelled against her wealthy upbringing becoming a volunteer Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe.
January 28 - Richard Chase, the "Vampire of Sacramento", is arrested. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Richard Trenton Chase ( May 23, 1950 &ndash December 26, 1980) was an American Serial killer who killed six people
January 30 - Blizzards in the USA kill 90. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain A blizzard is a severe Winter storm condition characterized by low Temperatures strong Winds and heavy blowing Snow Blizzards are formed when

February

February 1 - A bomb explodes outside the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, Australia, killing two garbagemen, a policeman and several others. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen UH Hilton Hoteljpg|thumbnail|right|The Hilton University of Houston in Houston Texas, located on the campus of the University of Houston, contains the Hilton College of Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
February 1 - Hollywood film director Roman Polanski skips bail and flees to France, after pleading guilty to charges of engaging in sex with a 13-year-old girl. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Traditionally bail is some form of Property deposited or pledged to a Court in order to persuade it to release a suspect from jail, on the understanding This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The phrase statutory rape is a term used in some legal jurisdictions to describe consensual Sexual relations that take place when an individual (regardless of gender has sexual
February 6 - Akyab, Arakan, The King Dragon operation in Arakan begins in the village of Sakkipara. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Sittwe is a Town in Rakhine State, in the westernmost part of Myanmar (Burma Rakhine State ( formerly Arakan) is a state of Myanmar. Situated the western coast it is bordered by Chin State in the north The King Dragon Operation, or Naga Min was a large scale Military operation in Arakan, Burma carried out by the then Head of State General Ne
February 8 - United States Senate proceedings are broadcast on radio for the first time. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Radio is the transmission of signals by Modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible Light.
February 11 - Pacific Western Airlines Flight 314, a Boeing 737-200, crashes in Cranbrook, British Columbia, killing 44 of the 50 people onboard. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Pacific Western Airlines was an airline that operated throughout western Canada and around the world from the 1950s through the 1980s WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Cranbrook British Columbia ( is a City in southeast British Columbia, seat of the Regional District of East Kootenay.
February 11 - Sixteen Unification Church couples wed in New York, New York. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. The Unification Church is a New religious movement founded by Korean religious leader Sun Myung Moon. The City of New York
February 11 - Somalia mobilizes its troops, due to an apparent Ethiopian attack. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page
February 11 - The People's Republic of China lifts a ban on works by Aristotle, William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Aristotle (Greek Aristotélēs) (384 BC – 322 BC was a Greek philosopher a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. William Shakespeare ( baptised
February 15 - Rhodesia's prime minister Ian Smith and 3 black leaders agree on the transfer to black majority rule. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence Ian Douglas Smith GCLM ID ( 8 April 1919 &ndash 20 November 2007) served as the Prime Minister of the British
February 15 - Serial killer Ted Bundy is captured in Pensacola, Florida. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Theodore Robert Bundy (November 24 1946 &ndash January 24 1989 known as Ted Bundy, was an American Serial killer. Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle and the County seat of Escambia County.
February 16 - The Hillside Strangler, a serial killer prowling Los Angeles, claims a tenth and final victim. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols The Hillside Strangler is the media Epithet for two men Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, cousins who were convicted of Kidnapping, Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West
February 16 - The first computer bulletin board system (CBBS) is created in Chicago. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols A computer is a Machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. A Bulletin Board System, or BBS, is a Computer system running software that allows users to connect and login to For the Canadian radio station see CBBS-FM. CBBS (Computerized Bulletin Board System was a computer Software program created Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
February 21 - Electrical workers in Mexico City find the remains of the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlan in the middle of the city. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico The Templo Mayor (commonly known by this Spanish name meaning " Great Temple " was the main temple of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan

March

March 1 - Charlie Chaplin's remains are stolen from Cosier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation
March 2 - Soyuz 28 (Aleksei Gubarev, Vladimir Remek) is launched on a rendezvous with Salyut 6, with the first cosmonaut from a Soviet satellite (Remek). Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Soyuz 28 ( Russian: Союз-28 was launched March 2, 1978, and was the third mission to dock with Salyut 6. Aleksei Aleksandrovich Gubarev ( Russian: Алексей Александрович Губарев born March 29, 1931 in Gvardeitsi) was a Vladimír Remek (born 26 September 1948) is the first Czechoslovak in space (son of Czech mother and Slovak father and the first Cosmonaut Salyut 6 (Салют-6 lit Salute 6) was a Soviet orbital space station, the eighth flown as part of the Salyut programme.
March 3 - Ethiopia admits that its troops are fighting with the aid of Cuban soldiers against Somalian troops in Ogaden. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known Ogaden (pronounced and often spelled Ogadēn ]] is the international name of the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia.
March 3 - Rhodesia attacks Zambia. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Rhodesia was the name adopted when the formerly British colony of Southern Rhodesia declared itself independent ( Unilateral Declaration of Independence The Republic of Zambia (ˈzæmbɪə is a Landlocked country in Southern Africa.
March 3 - The New York Post publishes an article about David Rorvik's book The Cloning of Man, about a supposed cloning of a human being. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian The New York Post is the 13th-oldest Newspaper published in the United States and generally acknowledged as the oldest to have been published continually David Rorvik (born 1944 in Circle Montana) is an American Journalist and Novelist who authored the 1978 book In His Human cloning is the creation of a genetically identical copy of a Human being human cell, or human tissue.
March 6 - American porn publisher Larry Flynt is shot and paralyzed in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Pornography or porn is the explicit depiction of Sexual subject matter with the sole intention of sexually exciting the viewer Larry Claxton Flynt Jr (born November 1, 1942) is an American Publisher and the head of Larry Flynt Publications (LFP Lawrenceville is a city in and the County seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States.
March 10 - Soyuz 28 lands. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Soyuz 28 ( Russian: Союз-28 was launched March 2, 1978, and was the third mission to dock with Salyut 6.
March 11 - Coastal Road Massacre: Palestinian terrorists kill 34 Israelis. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Avivim school bus massacre The Coastal Road Massacre of 1978 was a Palestinian hijacking and subsequent shootout with Israeli forces involving an inter-city bus driving Palestinian people or Palestinians ( الشعب الفلسطيني, ash-sha`b al-filasTīni; الفلسطينيون, al-filasTīnīyyūn Terrorism is the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics.
March 14 - Israeli forces invade Lebanon in Operation Litani. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية Background See also Israel-Lebanon conflict Though it took the form of an Israeli military incursion into Southern Lebanon, Operation Litani was grounded
March 16 - Former Italian Premier Aldo Moro is kidnapped by the Red Brigades; 5 bodyguards are killed. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Aldo Moro ( September 23, 1916 &ndash May 9, 1978) was an Italian Politician and two-time Prime Minister of Italy This article is about the Italian group "Red Brigade" may also refer to the Japanese Red Army/Anti-Imperialist International Brigade.
March 17 - The oil tanker Amoco Cadiz runs aground on the coast of Brittany. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Sequence of events En route from the Persian Gulf to Rotterdam, the Netherlands via a scheduled stop at Lyme Bay, Great Britain the ship encountered Brittany (Breizh bʁejs Bretagne; Gallo: Bertaèyn) is a former independent Celtic kingdom and Duchy, now incorporated into
March 18 - Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan, is sentenced to death by hanging for ordering the assassination of a political opponent. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ( Urdu: ur '''ذوالفقار علی بھٹو''' Sindhi: ذوالفقار علي ڀُٽو, zʊlfɪqɑːɾ ɑli bɦʊʈːoː The Prime Minister of Pakistan, in Urdu وزیر اعظم Wazir-e- Azam meaning "Grand Minister", is the Head of Government AssassiNation is the sixth album by Krisiun, released in 2006 on Century Media.
March 22 - Karl Wallenda of the Flying Wallendas dies after falling off a tight-rope between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Karl Wallenda ( January 21, 1905 - March 22, 1978) was the founder of The Flying Wallendas, an internationally known daredevil The Flying Wallendas is the name of a famous group of circus act and daredevil stunts performers most known for performing death-defying stunts without a safety net San Juan (saŋ hwaŋ (from the Spanish San Juan Bautista, " Saint John the Baptist " is the Capital and largest municipality in
March 24 - The tanker Amoco Cadiz splits in two off Brittany, spilling 50,000 metric tons of crude oil. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Sequence of events En route from the Persian Gulf to Rotterdam, the Netherlands via a scheduled stop at Lyme Bay, Great Britain the ship encountered Brittany (Breizh bʁejs Bretagne; Gallo: Bertaèyn) is a former independent Celtic kingdom and Duchy, now incorporated into
March 28 - Stump v. Sparkman (435 U. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Richard H Finley Kendallville Indiana for respondents (Linda and Leo Sparkman --> Stump S. 349}: The Supreme Court of the United States hands down a 5-3 decision in a controversial case involving involuntary sterilization and judicial immunity. The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. Sterilization (also spelled sterilisation) is a surgical technique leaving a male or female unable to reproduce.

April

April 1 - Dick Smith of Dick Smith Foods tows a fake iceberg to Sydney Harbour. April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Dick Smith, AO (born Richard Harold Smith on) is an Australian Entrepreneur, businessman and Aviator. Dick Smith Foods is a food brand created by Australian Entrepreneur Dick Smith to provide Australian owned and produced An iceberg is a large piece of freshwater Ice that has broken off from a snow-formed Glacier or Ice shelf and is floating in open water Port Jackson, containing Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbour of Sydney Australia
April 1 - Philippine College of Commerce, through a presidential decree, was converted to Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne The Polytechnic University of the Philippines ( Filipino: Politeknikong Pamantasan ng Pilipinas) commonly known as PUP, Peyupi or PUPoy
April 3 - The 50th Academy Awards are held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California with Annie Hall winning Best Picture
April 7 - U. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. The 50th Academy Awards were held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles California on April 3 1978. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center (which is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the United States Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Annie Hall is a 1977 Romantic comedy film directed by Woody Allen from a script he co-wrote with Marshall Brickman. The Academy Award for Best Motion Picture is one of the Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS to artists working Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor S. President Jimmy Carter decides to postpone production of the neutron bomb - a weapon which kills people with radiation but leaves buildings relatively intact. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 A neutron bomb, technically referred to as an enhanced radiation weapon (ERW is a type of tactical Nuclear weapon formerly built mainly by the United States
April 8 - Regular radio broadcasts of British Parliament proceedings start. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories
April 10 - Volkswagen becomes the first non-American automobile manufacturer to open a plant in the United States, commencing production of the Rabbit, the North American version of the Volkswagen Golf, in New Stanton, Pennsylvania with a unionized (UAW) workforce. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama The Volkswagen Golf or VW Golf ( Mk1 and Mk5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Mk1 badged as Volkswagen New Stanton is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. (The plant will close in 1992. )
April 14 - 1978 Tbilisi Demonstrations: thousands of Georgians demonstrate against the attempt by the Soviet authorities to change the constitutional status of the Georgian language. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in April 14, 1978, demonstrations in Tbilisi, capital of the Georgian SSR ( Georgia) took place in response to an attempt by Communist The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Georgian (ka ქართული ენა kartuli ena) is the Official language of Georgia, a country in the Caucasus.
April 16 - In Cologne, 15,000 former members of the resistance movement demonstrate against Nazism. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Nazism, which was a short name for National Socialism (Nationalsozialismus refers primarily to the Ideology and practices of the National Socialist German
April 18 - The U. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. S. Senate votes 68-32 to turn the Panama Canal over to Panamanian control on December 31, 1999. The Panama Canal is a man-made Canal in Panama which joins the Panama, officially the Republic of Panama (República de Panamá) is the southernmost country of Central America. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar)
April 22 - Izhar Cohen & the Alphabeta win the Eurovision Song Contest 1978 for Israel with their song "A-Ba-Ni-Bi". Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. The Eurovision Song Contest 1978 was the 23rd edition series and was held on April 22, 1978 in Paris. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics.
April 22 - The One Love Peace Concert is held at National Heroes Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. The One Love Peace Concert was a large concert held on April 22, 1978 at The National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica Kingston is the Capital and largest city of Jamaica and is located on the southeastern coast of the island country Bob Marley unites 2 opposing political leaders at this concert, bringing peace to the civil war ridden streets of the city. Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley OM (February 6 1945 – May 11 1981 was a Jamaican Musician, Singer-songwriter and Rastafarian
April 25 - St. Paul, Minnesota becomes 2nd US city to repeal its gay rights ordinance after Anita Bryant's successful 1977 anti-gay campaign in Dade County, Florida. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Saint Paul ( abbreviated St Paul) is the capital and second most populous city in the U Anita Jane Bryant (born March 25, 1940, in Barnsdall Oklahoma) is an American Singer. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the
April 27 - Afghanistan President Daoud Khan is killed during a military coup; Nur Mohammed Taraki succeeds him. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Mohammed Daoud Khan ( July 18, 1909 – April 28, 1978) was a politician in Afghanistan who overthrew the monarchy of Zahir Shah Nur Muhammad Taraki ( July 15, 1913 – September 14, 1979) was an ethnic Pashtun Politician from Afghanistan
April 30 - The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is proclaimed, under pro-communist leader Nur Mohammed Taraki. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Nur Muhammad Taraki ( July 15, 1913 – September 14, 1979) was an ethnic Pashtun Politician from Afghanistan

May

May 4 - Battle of Cassinga occurs in southern Angola. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV The Battle of Cassinga ( 4 May 1978) was a controversial South African airborne attack on a South West Africa People's Organization Angola, officially the Republic of Angola (República de Angola Pronounced ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɨ ɐ̃ˈgɔlɐ Repubilika ya Ngola is a country in south-central
May 4 - Communist activist Henri Curiel is murdered in Paris. Communism is a Socioeconomic structure that promotes the establishment of an egalitarian, classless, stateless Society based Henri Curiel ( September 13, 1914 - May 4, 1978) was a political activist founder of a communist organization in Egypt. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city
May 5 - Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds gets his 3,000th major league hit. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA
May 8 - Norway opens a natural gas field in the Polar Sea. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Natural gas is a Gaseous Fossil fuel consisting primarily of Methane but including significant quantities of Ethane, Propane,
May 9 - In Rome, the body of Aldo Moro, the Italian president of the Christian Democrats, is found in a parked car. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 Aldo Moro ( September 23, 1916 &ndash May 9, 1978) was an Italian Politician and two-time Prime Minister of Italy
May 12-May 13 - A group of mercenaries lead by Bob Denard oust Ali Soilih in the Comoros; 10 local soldiers are killed. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. A mercenary is a person who takes part in an armed conflict who is not a national or a party to the conflict and is "motivated to take part in the hostilities essentially by "Colonel" Bob Denard ( April 7, 1929 &ndash October 13, 2007) born Gilbert Bourgeaud, was one of the most famous and Ali Soilih ( January 7 1937 - May 29 1978) was a Comorian socialist revolutionary and political figure The Comoros (ˈkɒməroʊz; جزر القمر Juzur al-Qumur) officially the Union of the Comoros (Union des Comores الإتّحاد القمريّ Denard forms a new government.
May 12 - In Zaire, rebels occupy the city of Kolwezi, the mining centre of the province of Shaba. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. The Republic of Zaire (pronunciation; République du Zaïre was the name of the present Democratic Republic of the Congo between October 27, 1971 Kolwezi is a city in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of Likasi in the province of Katanga. The Zairean government asks the U. S. , France and Belgium to restore order.
May 15 - Students of the University of Teheran riot in Tabriz; the army stops the riot. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the The University of Tehran ( also known as Tehran University and UT, is the oldest and largest university of Iran. Tabriz ( تبریز, تبریز) is the largest city in northwestern Iran.
May 17 - Charles Chaplin's coffin is found 10 miles from the cemetery it was stolen from, near Lake Geneva. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason.
May 18 - Soviet dissident Yuri Orlov is sentenced to 7 years hard labor for distributing counterrevolutionary material. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Yuri Feodorovich Orlov (Юрий Орлов born August 13, 1924) is a prominent nuclear Physicist, a former Soviet Dissident
May 18-May 19 - Belgian and French paratroopers fly to Zaire to aid the fight against the rebels. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and
May 20 - Mavis Hutchinson, 53, becomes the first woman to run across the U. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Mavis Hutchison is most famous for having run across the United States, from Los Angeles to New York in 70 days S. ; her trek took 69 days.
May 22 - Exiled leaders Ahmed Abdallah and Mohammed Ahmed return to the Comoros. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Ahmed Abdallah Abderemane (أحمد عبد الله عبد الرحمن Ahmad Abd Allah Abd ar-Rahman, 12 June, 1919 &ndash 26 November Muhammad Ahmad ibn as Sayyid Abd Allah (otherwise known as The Mahdi or Muhammad Ahmed Al Mahdi Arabic:محمد أحمد المهدي ( August The Comoros (ˈkɒməroʊz; جزر القمر Juzur al-Qumur) officially the Union of the Comoros (Union des Comores الإتّحاد القمريّ
May 25 - A bomb explodes in the security section of Northwestern University, wounding a security guard (the first Unabomber attack). Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors.
May 26 - In Atlantic City, New Jersey, Resorts International, the first legal casino in the eastern United States, opens. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place A casino is in the modern sense of the word a facility that houses and accommodates certain types of Gambling activities The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
May 28 - Indianapolis 500: Al Unser wins his third race, and the first for car owner Jim Hall. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American Alfred Unser (born May 29, 1939 in Albuquerque New Mexico) is a former American automobile racing driver the younger brother of Bobby Jim Hall (born July 23, 1935 in Abilene Texas) is a former Racecar driver and constructor from the United States.
May 29 - Ali Soilih is found dead in the Comoros, allegedly shot when trying to escape. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Ali Soilih ( January 7 1937 - May 29 1978) was a Comorian socialist revolutionary and political figure The Comoros (ˈkɒməroʊz; جزر القمر Juzur al-Qumur) officially the Union of the Comoros (Union des Comores الإتّحاد القمريّ

June

June 1 - The 1978 FIFA World Cup starts in Argentina. Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the World Cup was held in Argentina between June 1 and June 25. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics.
June 6 - California voters approve Proposition 13, which slashes property taxes nearly 60%. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Proposition 13, officially titled the "People's Initiative to Limit Property Taxation" was a ballot Initiative to amend the constitution of the state of California
June 8 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints extends the priesthood and temple blessings to “all worthy males,” ending a general policy of excluding Canaanites from Priesthood ordination and temple ordinances (see Blacks and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known From the end of the nineteenth century until 1978 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints did not allow black men of African descent to be ordained to
June 12 - Serial killer David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam," is sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath.
June 15 - King Hussein of Jordan marries 26-year-old Lisa Halaby. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Hussein bin Talal King of Jordan (حسين بن طلال Ḥusayn bin Ṭalāl) ( November 14, 1935 – February 7, 1999) was Family and early life Noor was born Lisa Najeeb Halaby. She is the daughter of Najeeb Halaby, a former CEO of Pan-American World Airways
June 19 - Cricketer Ian Botham becomes the first man in the history of the game to score a century and take eight wickets in one innings of a Test match. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Sir Ian Terence Botham, OBE (born 24 November 1955) is a former England Test Cricketer and Test team captain and current
June 20 - A magnitude 6. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. 5 earthquake hits Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, killing 45 people, injuring hundreds and damaging some of the city's Byzantine landmarks. An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη), Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of Macedonia Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία
June 21 - A shootout between Provisional IRA members and the British Army leaves 1 civilian and 3 IRA men dead. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces.
June 22 - Charon, a satellite of Pluto, is discovered. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Charon (ˈʃærən; also, as in Χάρων) discovered in 1978 is either the largest Moon of Pluto or the smaller member of a double
June 23 - Josip Broz Tito is named Yugoslav president for life. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian: President for Life is a Title assumed by some Dictators to remove their Term limit, in the hope that their Authority, legitimacy, and
June 24 - Yemen Arab Republic President Ahmad al-Ghashmi is killed. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place The Yemen Arab Republic (YAR (in Arabic: الجمهوريّة العربية اليمنية al-`Arabīyah al-Yamanīyah'') also known as North Yemen Ahmed bin Hussein al-Ghashmi ( 1941 - June 24 1978) (أحمد حسين الغشمي was the President of the Yemen Arab Republic from
June 24 - Gay & Lesbian Solidarity March held in Sydney, Australia to mark 10th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots; Which would become known as the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras the following year and be held annually; later incorporating a festival. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous violent demonstrations against a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28 1969 at the Stonewall Inn The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual Gay pride parade and festival for the LGBT community in Sydney, Australia, and is the largest
June 25 - Argentina defeats the Netherlands 3-1 after extra time to win the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians The Argentina national football team is the national football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA The Netherlands national football team is the national football team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association Aggregated Extra Time (AET, commonly known as extra time is an additional period played in some sports codes if the score is tied at the end of normal time The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the World Cup was held in Argentina between June 1 and June 25.
June 26 - The bombing by Breton nationalists causes destruction in Versailles. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Brittany (Breizh bʁejs Bretagne; Gallo: Bertaèyn) is a former independent Celtic kingdom and Duchy, now incorporated into Versailles (vɛʀsaj in French) formerly de facto capital of the kingdom of France, is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and is still an important
June 28 - U. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. S. scientific satellite Seasat is launched. SEASAT was the first Earth-orbiting Satellite designed for Remote sensing of the Earth 's Oceans and had onboard the first spaceborne
June 28 - University of California Regents v. Bakke: The Supreme Court of the United States bars quota systems in college admissions but affirms the constitutionality of programs which give advantages to minorities. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Regents of the University of California v Bakke, 438 US 265 (1978 was a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States on Affirmative The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary.
June 30 - Ethiopia begins a massive offensive in Eritrea. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page Eritrea () ( Ge'ez: ኤርትራ ʾErtrā, Arabic: إرتريا Iritriya) officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in

July

July 7 - The Solomon Islands become independent from the United Kingdom. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death The Solomon Islands is a country in Melanesia, east of Papua New Guinea, consisting of nearly one thousand islands The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
July 11 - More than 200 tourists die in an explosion of a tanker-truck at a campsite in Costa Daurada, Spain. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
July 25 - Louise Brown becomes the first human born from in vitro fertilization, in the United Kingdom. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Louise Joy Brown (born July 25, 1978, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England) is the world's first baby to be conceived by In vitro fertilisation ( IVF) is a process by which The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
July 25 - Cerro Maravilla Incident: Two Puerto Rican pro-independence activists are killed in a police ambush. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler The Cerro Maravilla Incident, also known as the Cerro Maravilla Case or the Cerro Maravilla Killings ( Caso del Cerro Maravilla or Asesinatos en

August

August 3 - The Commonwealth Games open in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. The Commonwealth Games is a multinational Multi-sport event. Held every four years it involves the elite athletes of the Commonwealth of Nations. Edmonton (ˈɛdmɨntɨn is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. Alberta (ælˈbɝtə is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It became a province on September 1 1905 Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
August 6 - Pope Paul VI dies at age 80. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Pope
August 7 - United States President Jimmy Carter declares a federal emergency at Love Canal. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 Love Canal is a Neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, United States of America (USA which became the subject of national and international
August 12 - Sino-Japanese relations: The Treaty of Peace and Friendship is signed between Japan and the People's Republic of China. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid The Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and the People's Republic of China was concluded on August 12, 1978. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES
August 17 - Double Eagle II (Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, Larry Newman), becomes the first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it lands in Miserey near Paris, 137 hours after leaving Presque Isle, Maine. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Double Eagle II, piloted by Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman became the first Balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean Benjamin L Abruzzo ( June 9, 1930 – February 11, 1985) was an American hot air balloonist and businessman A balloon is a flexible bag filled with a type of Gas, such as Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrous oxide or air. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Presque Isle is the commercial center and largest city in the sparsely populated Aroostook County, Maine, United States.
August 19 - The Cinema Rex catches fire in Tehran (477 dead). Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. On August 20, 1978, Cinema Rex in Abadan, Iran, was set ablaze by Islamist militants (see Byman killing approximately 500 individuals Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of
August 20 - Gunmen open fire on an Israeli El Al airline bus in London. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine El Al (אל על skyward) ( TASE: ELAL is the National airline of Israel. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
August 20 - In Abadan, Iran, nearly 400 are killed when Muslim extremist arsonists set fire to a crowded theater. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Abadan (film is also the name of a 2003 Iranian movie from director Mani Haghighi, as well as the name of a town in Turkmenistan For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Islamism ( Islam + ism; Arabic: al-'islāmiyya) a set of ideologies holding that Islam is not only
August 25 - The Shroud of Turin goes on public display for the first time in 45 years. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the The Shroud of Turin (or Turin Shroud) is a Linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have been physically traumatized in a manner consistent
August 25 - U. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the S. Army Sergeant Walter Robinson "walks" across the English Channel in 11 hours 30 minutes, using homemade water shoes.
August 26 - Pope John Paul I (Albino Cardinal Luciani) succeeds Pope Paul VI as the 263rd pope. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Pope John Paul I ( Latin: Ioannes Paulus PP I, Italian: Giovanni Paolo I) born Albino Luciani, ( October 17 1912 Pope History See also History of the Papacy Catholics recognize the Pope as a successor to Saint Peter, who Jesus named as the "shepherd" and
August 26 - Raja Kashif, Pakistani Singer

September

Anwar Sadat, Jimmy Carter, and Menachem Begin meet on the Aspen Lodge patio on September 6, 1978. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Raja Kashif (born 26 August 1978) is a UK based Pakistani singer Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 (מְנַחֵם בְּגִין Mieczysław Biegun Менахем Вольфович Бегин 16 August 1913 – 9 March 1992 was the sixth prime minister of the State of Israel

September 5 - Camp David Accords: Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat begin the peace process at Camp David, Maryland. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin on September 17, (מְנַחֵם בְּגִין Mieczysław Biegun Менахем Вольфович Бегин 16 August 1913 – 9 March 1992 was the sixth prime minister of the State of Israel
September 7 - In London, England, a poison filled pellet, supposedly injected using an umbrella, poisons Bulgarian defector Georgi Markov, probably on orders of Bulgarian intelligence; he dies 4 days later. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian In Politics, a defector is a person who gives up allegiance to one state or political entity in exchange for allegiance to another Georgi Ivanov Markov (Георги Иванов Марков (March 1 1929 – September 11 1978 was a Bulgarian Dissident.
September 8 - Iranian Army troops open fire on rioters in Teheran - 122 dead, 4,000 wounded. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of
September 16 - General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq officially assumes the post of President of Pakistan. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq ( Arabic: محمد ضياء الحق) (b The President of Pakistan ( Urdū: صدر Sadr-e-Mumlikat) is the Head of state of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
September 17 - The Camp David Accords are signed between Israel and Egypt. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin on September 17, For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics.
September 19 - Police in the West Midlands of England launch a massive murder hunt, when 13 year old newspaper boy Carl Bridgewater is shot dead after disturbing a burglary. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. The West Midlands is an official Region of England, covering the western half of the area traditionally known as the Midlands. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Murder is the unlawful killing of another human person with Malice aforethought, as defined in Common Law countries The Bridgewater Four was the collective name given to the quartet of men who were tried and found guilty of killing teenage paper boy Carl Bridgewater ( January 2 1965
September 20 - General Rahimuddin Khan assumes the post of Martial Law Governor of Balochistan. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. General Rahimuddin Khan ( رحیم الدین خان; born 21 July, 1926) was the Governor of Balochistan, the largest Province Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect when the military takes control of the normal administration of justice Balochistan, or Baluchistan, Pashto, ( Balochi, Hazara, Brahui, Sindhi, Urdu: بلوچستان
September 20 - Patrizio Buanne is born
September 25 - PSA Flight 182, a Boeing 727, collides with a small private airplane and crashes in San Diego, California; 144 are killed. Patrizio Franco Buanne (born September 20, 1978) is an Italian Baritone. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA Flight 182, registration N533PS was a Boeing 727-214 commercial Airliner that collided over San Diego California California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.
September 25 - Giuseppe Verdi's opera Otello makes its first appearance on Live from the Met, in a complete production of the opera starring Jon Vickers. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Otello is an Opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian Libretto by Arrigo Boito, based on Shakespeare 's play Live from the Met was an American television program that presented performances of complete operas from the Metropolitan Opera, New York City, on the See also John Vickers, a British economist Jon S Vickers CC, D This is the first complete television broadcast of the opera in the U. S. since the historic 1948 one.
September 27 - The last Forest Brother guerilla movement fighter is discovered and killed in Estonia. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again This article is about Baltic WWII anti-Soviet resistance movement Guerrilla warfare is the unconventional warfare and combat with which a small group of combatants use mobile tactics (ambushes raids etc Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region
September 28 - Pope John Paul I dies after only 33 days of papacy. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Pope John Paul I ( Latin: Ioannes Paulus PP I, Italian: Giovanni Paolo I) born Albino Luciani, ( October 17 1912

October

October 1 - Vietnam attacks Cambodia. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially The Kingdom of Cambodia ( formerly known as Kampuchea (, transliterated: Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchea) is a country in South East
October 1 - Tuvalu become independent from the United Kingdom. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian Island nation located in the Pacific Ocean midway between Hawaii and The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
October 2 - The New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 at Fenway Park to clinch the AL East after being 14 games out of first place only two months earlier. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions The Yankees would eventually go on to defeat the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Dodgers and win the World Series. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation.
October 7 - Wranslide in New South Wales: the Wran government is re-elected with an increased majority. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Neville Kenneth Wran AC QC (born 11 October 1926 was the Premier of New South Wales from 1976 until 1986
October 8 - Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 317. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Ken Warby (born 9 May 1939 is an Australian Motorboat racer who currently holds the Water speed record of 317 The World Unlimited water speed record is the officially recognised fastest speed achieved by a water-borne vehicle 60 mph at Blowering Dam, Australia.
October 10 - A massive short circuit in Seasat's electrical system ends the satellite's scientific mission. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated SEASAT was the first Earth-orbiting Satellite designed for Remote sensing of the Earth 's Oceans and had onboard the first spaceborne
October 10 - U. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated S. President Jimmy Carter signs a bill that authorizes the minting of the Susan B. Anthony dollar. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 The Susan B Anthony dollar is a United States coin minted from 1979 to 1981, and again in 1999.
October 14 - Daniel arap Moi becomes president of Kenya. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Daniel Toroitich arap Moi (born September 2, 1924) was the President of Kenya from 1978 until 2002 The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south
October 16 - Pope John Paul II (Cardinal Karol Wojtyła) succeeds Pope John Paul I as the 264th pope. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Pope A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official usually a bishop, of the Catholic Church. Pope Pope John Paul I ( Latin: Ioannes Paulus PP I, Italian: Giovanni Paolo I) born Albino Luciani, ( October 17 1912 History See also History of the Papacy Catholics recognize the Pope as a successor to Saint Peter, who Jesus named as the "shepherd" and He is the first Polish pope in history. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland
October 17 - The New York Yankees clinch their 22nd World Series championship, defeating the Dodgers 7-2 in Los Angeles and winning the Series 4 games to 2. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The 1978 World Series matched the defending champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 1977 Series, with the Yankees
October 27 - Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin win the Nobel Peace Prize for their progress toward achieving a Middle East accord. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. (מְנַחֵם בְּגִין Mieczysław Biegun Менахем Вольфович Бегин 16 August 1913 – 9 March 1992 was the sixth prime minister of the State of Israel The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor

November

November 3 - Dominica gains its independence from the United Kingdom. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. The Commonwealth of Dominica, commonly known as Dominica, is an Island nation in the Caribbean Sea. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
November 5 - Rioters sack the British Embassy in Tehran. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of
November 7 - Indira Gandhi is re-elected to the Indian parliament. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi ( Indirā Priyadarśinī Gāndhī) ( Née: Nehru (19 November 1917 - 31 October 1984 was the Prime Minister of the
November 7 - California voters defeat the Briggs Initiative that would have prohibitted gay school teachers. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat California Proposition 6 or Proposition 6, more commonly known as The Briggs Initiative, was an initiative on the California State ballot in 1978.
November 18 - Jonestown incident: In Guyana, Jim Jones leads his Peoples Temple cult in a mass murder-suicide that claims 918 lives in all, 909 of them at Jonestown itself, including over 270 children. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Guyana (ɡaɪˈænə or /ɡiːˈɑːnə/ officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and previously known as British Guiana, is the only Nation state James Warren "Jim" Jones (May 13 1931 &ndash November 18 1978 was the American founder of the Peoples Temple, which is best known for the November 18 1978 Peoples Temple was an organization founded in 1955 by Jim Jones that by the mid-1970s possessed over a dozen locations in California including its headquarters in San A murder-suicide is an act in which an individual kills one or more other persons immediately before or at the same time as killing him or herself Congressman Leo J. Ryan is assassinated by members of Peoples Temple shortly beforehand. Leo Joseph Ryan Jr (May 5 1925&ndashNovember 18 1978 was an American politician of the Democratic Party.
November 19 - The first U. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land S. Take Back the Night march occurs in San Francisco. Take Back the Night (also known as Reclaim the Night) is an internationally held march and rally intended as a protest and Direct action against Rape The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city
November 27 - In San Francisco, California, Mayor George Moscone and City Supervisor Harvey Milk are assassinated by former Supervisor Dan White. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city George Richard Moscone (November 24 1929&ndashNovember 27 1978 (mɒsˈkoʊni was an American attorney and Democratic politician Harvey Bernard Milk (May 22 1930 – November 27 1978 was an American politician and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California as a member of the Daniel James "Dan" White ( September 2, 1946 – October 21, 1985) was a former Democratic San Francisco supervisor
November 30 - Publication of The Times is suspended due to labor problems until November 13, 1979. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar)

December

December 3 - The Southern Crescent passenger train derails at Shipman, Virginia, killing six, injuring 60. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French
December 4 - Dianne Feinstein succeeds the murdered George Moscone as San Francisco, California's first woman mayor (she serves until January 8, 1988). "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein (ˈfаɪnˌstаɪn (born June 22, 1933) is the senior U George Richard Moscone (November 24 1929&ndashNovember 27 1978 (mɒsˈkoʊni was an American attorney and Democratic politician The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)
December 6 - The Spanish Constitution officially restores the country's democratic government. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev The Constitution of Spain is regarded as the culmination of the Spanish transition to democracy.
December 11 - Lufthansa heist: Six men rob a Lufthansa cargo facility in New York City's Kennedy airport. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office The Lufthansa Heist was a robbery at John F Kennedy International Airport on December 11 1978 The City of New York John F Kennedy International Airport is an International airport located in Queens County on Long Island in southeastern New York City about 12 miles (19
December 11 - Two million demonstrate against the Shah in Iran. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics.
December 13 - The first Susan B. Anthony dollar enters circulation. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life The Susan B Anthony dollar is a United States coin minted from 1979 to 1981, and again in 1999.
December 15 - Cleveland, Ohio becomes the first major American city to go into default since the Great Depression, under Mayor Dennis Kucinich. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state Dennis John Kucinich (kuˈsɪnɪtʃ (born October 8[[ 946]] is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives and was a candidate for
December 16 - Train 87 from Nanjing to Xining collision into train 368 from Xi'an to Xuzhou near Yangzhuang railway station in China, killing 106, injuring 218. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion ( Chinese: 南京 Romanizations Nánjīng ( Pinyin) Nan-ching ( Wade-Giles Xining ( Simplified Chinese: 西宁 Traditional Chinese: 西寧 Tibetan: ཟི་ནིང་ Pinyin: Xīníng Wylie: Zi-ning UserEl_C --> Xi'an ( Postal map spelling: Sian is the Capital of the Shaanxi province in the Administration The Prefecture-level city of Xuzhou administers eleven county-level divisions, including five districts, two county-level
December 19 - Former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi is arrested and jailed for a week for breach of privilege and contempt of parliament. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. The Prime Minister of India is head of the Council of Ministers, appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi ( Indirā Priyadarśinī Gāndhī) ( Née: Nehru (19 November 1917 - 31 October 1984 was the Prime Minister of the
December 22 - The pivotal Third Plenum of the 11th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is held in Beijing, with Deng Xiaoping reversing Mao-era policies to pursue a program for Chinese economic reform. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies The Communist Party of China ( CPC) ( also known as the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP) is the founding and ruling political party of the The Chinese economic reform ( refers to the program of economic reforms called " Socialism with Chinese characteristics " in the People's Republic of
December 22 - Serial killer John Wayne Gacy finally confesses to his lawyers that he raped and killed 33 boys/men after months of denial to authorities. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies The confession surprised the entire city of Chicago, as Gacy was a family man that was adored by people all over town. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
December 25 - Vietnam launches a major offensive against the Khmer Rouge of Cambodia. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially The Khmer Rouge (ខ្មែរក្រហម Kmae Krɑhɑɑm was the Communist ruling political party of Cambodia &mdashwhich it renamed The Kingdom of Cambodia ( formerly known as Kampuchea (, transliterated: Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchea) is a country in South East
December 27 - The Spanish Constitution is approved in a referendum, officially ending 40 years of military dictatorship. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. A dictatorship is usually defined as an autocratic Form of government in which the Government is ruled by a Dictator.

Undated

Artificial insulin is invented. Insulin is a Hormone with intensive effects on both metabolism and several other body systems (eg vascular compliance
David Rorvik claims he has participated in a creation of a human clone in his book In His Image. David Rorvik (born 1944 in Circle Montana) is an American Journalist and Novelist who authored the 1978 book In His Human cloning is the creation of a genetically identical copy of a Human being human cell, or human tissue.
Abortion legalized in Italy for first time. An Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
Seoul, Korea begins construction on Subway Line 2
The Bookseller/Diagram Prize for Oddest Title of the Year is first awarded. Seoul ( soʊl is the Capital and largest City of South Korea. Seoul Subway Line 2 (dubbed the green line) is a circular line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The Bookseller/Diagram Prize for Oddest Title of the Year, also known as the Diagram Prize, is a humorous Literary award, normally given each year to the book The winner is Proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Nude Mice.

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Births

**1978 in other calendars**
Gregorian calendar	1978 MCMLXXVIII
Ab urbe condita	2731
Armenian calendar	1427 ԹՎ ՌՆԻԷ
Bahá'í calendar	134 – 135
Berber calendar	2928
Buddhist calendar	2522
Burmese calendar	1340
Chinese calendar	4614/4674-11-22 (丁巳年十一月廿二日) — to — 4615/4675-12-2 (戊午年十二月初二日)
Coptic calendar	1694 – 1695
Ethiopian calendar	1970 – 1971
Hebrew calendar	5738 – 5739
Hindu calendars
- Vikram Samvat	2033 – 2034
- Shaka Samvat	1900 – 1901
- Kali Yuga	5079 – 5080
Holocene calendar	11978
Iranian calendar	1356 – 1357
Islamic calendar	1398 – 1399
Japanese calendar	Shōwa 53 (昭和53年)
Korean calendar	4311
Thai solar calendar	2521
Unix time	252460800 – 283996799
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January 5 - Franck Montagny, French Formula One driver
January 9 - Chad Johnson, American football player
January 9 - AJ McLean, member of the Backstreet Boys
January 12 - Kris Roe, American guitarist and singer (The Ataris)
January 12 - Jeremy Camp, American guitarist and Christian singer
January 14 - Eddie Berlin, American football player
January 14 - Shawn Crawford, American runner
January 15 - Franco Pellizotti, Italian professional road racing cyclist
January 20 - Sid Wilson, American turntablist (Slipknot, DJ Starscream)
January 26 - Kelly Stables, American actress
January 28 - Gianluigi Buffon, Italian goalkeeper (football)
February 2 - Barry Ferguson, Scottish footballer
February 5 - Brian Russell, American football player
February 7 - Christopher Ashton Kutcher, American actor
February 10 - Don Omar, reggaeton singer
February 12 - Gethin Jones, British (Welsh) television presenter
February 12 - Silver Meikar, Estonian politician
February 13 - Niklas Bäckström, Finnish hockey player (Minnesota Wild)
February 14 - Richard Hamilton, American basketball player
February 14 - Darius Songaila, Lithuanian basketball player
February 15 - Tuan Le, American poker player
February 16 - John Tartaglia, Broadway actor and Muppeteer
February 17 - Jacob Wetterling, child kidnapping victim (missing since 1989)
February 19 - Kenyatta Wright, American football linebacker
February 20 - Julia Jentsch, German actress
February 23 - Dan Snyder, Canadian hockey player (d. Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Ab Urbe condita (literally "from The Armenian calendar is the traditional calendar of Armenia. The Bahá'í calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Bahá'í Faith, is a Solar calendar with regular years of 365 days and Leap The Berber calendar is the annual Calendar used by Berber people in North Africa. The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland Southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma The traditional Burmese calendar is a Lunisolar calendar based on both the phases of the moon and the motion of the sun The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and still used in Egypt The Ethiopian calendar ( Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ye'Ītyōṗṗyā zemen āḳoṭaṭer) also called the Ge'ez calendar, The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Calendar Events Births Deaths Calendar Events Births Deaths The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. Kali Yuga ( Devanāgarī: sa कलियुग lit "Age of Kali " "age of vice" is one of the four stages of development that the world goes The Iranian calendar or Solar Hejri (تقویم هجری شمسی؛ سالنمای هجری خورشیدی Taqwim Hejri Shamsi Salanmay Hejri Khurshidi) is an astronomical The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar ( Arabic: التقويم الهجري at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری ‎ Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays The, or Shōwa era, is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa ( Hirohito) from December 25, 1926 to The traditional Korean calendar is a Lunisolar calendar which like the traditional calendars of other East Asian countries was based on the Chinese calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati (สุริยคติ has been the official and prevalent Calendar in Thailand since it was adopted by King Unix time, or POSIX time, is a system for describing points in Time, defined as the number of seconds elapsed since Midnight Coordinated Universal New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC {Unreferenced|date=January 2007}} Alexandra Dallas Leigh is an English fashion model New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Philip Patrick Stephen Mulryne (born January 1, 1978 in Belfast) is a Northern Irish footballer who most recently played for Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. is a Seiyū, or Voice actor, born on January 2, 1978 in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Kimberley Dawn Locke (born January 3 1978 in Hartsville, Tennessee) is an American Adult contemporary pop Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Park Sol-mi (born January 3, 1978) is a South Korean Actress. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Early career Montagny was born in Feurs, France and started racing karts there in 1988 winning the cadet class in the French Karting Championship in 1992 and Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Alexander James McLean (born January 9, 1978) is an American musician and member of the singing group Backstreet Boys. Backstreet Boys are a Grammy -nominated American pop group They were the first group launched by fallen Boy band mogul Lou Pearlman. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Kristopher Lee Roe (born January 12, 1977 in Anderson Indiana) is a singer guitarist and songwriter in the alternative rock band The Ataris The Ataris are a Pop punk band originally hailing from Anderson, Indiana. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Jeremy Thomas Camp is a Contemporary Christian music Vocalist and Guitarist. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Edward Walton Berlin (born January 14, 1978 in Urbandale Iowa) is an American football Wide receiver, currently a Free agent Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Shawn Crawford (born January 14, 1978) is an American sprint athlete from the United States. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Franco Pellizotti (born January 15, 1978 in Latisana, Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia) is an Italian professional Road Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Sidney George Wilson (born January 20th, 1978) also known simply as Sid, or by his number #0 and DJ Starscream, is an American Slipknot is an American band from Des Moines Iowa. Slipknot consists of nine members the current band members are Sid Sidney George Wilson (born January 20th, 1978) also known simply as Sid, or by his number #0 and DJ Starscream, is an American Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Kelly Michelle Stables (born January 26, 1978 in metropolitan St Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon, Cavaliere OMRI is an Italian FIFA World Cup -winning Goalkeeper who currently plays for Italian Serie Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor This article is about the Scottish football player For the Irish footballer see here. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Brian William Russell (born February 5, 1978 in West Covina California) is an American football player who currently plays safety Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Christopher Ashton Kutcher ( commonly known as Ashton Kutcher (born February 7 1978 is an American actor and former fashion model best known for playing Michael Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead William Omar Landrón (born February 10, 1978), also known as Don Omar, El Rey, King of Kings, is a Latin Grammy Award Reggaeton (also spelled reggaetón, and known as reguetón and reggaetón in Spanish) is a form of urban music which became popular Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Gethin Clifford Jones (born 12 February 1978 is a Welsh television presenter best known for co-presenting the long-running BBC children's show Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Silver Meikar (born February 12, 1978 in Tartu, Estonian SSR) is an Estonian politician a member of the Estonian Reform Party Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Niklas Oskar Bäckström (born February 13, 1978 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish professional Ice hockey Goaltender The Minnesota Wild are a professional Ice hockey team based in Saint Paul Minnesota. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Richard "Rip" Hamilton (born February 14, 1978 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania) is an American National Basketball Association Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Darius Songaila (pronounced Son-Guy-La (born on February 14, 1978, in Kapsukas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union, now known as Marijampolė Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor This article is about the poker player For the contestant in second UK series of the TV show The Apprentice see Tuan Le. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols John Nicholas Tartaglia (born February 16 1978) is an American Singer, Actor, Dancer, and Puppeteer. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Jacob Erwin Wetterling (born February 17, 1978) was an American boy from St Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Kenyatta Terrell Wright (born February 19, 1978 in Vian Oklahoma) is an American football Linebacker for the New York Jets American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with This article relates to Sports. For the Vietnam War bombing raids see Operation Linebacker and Operation Linebacker II. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Julia Jentsch (born February 20, 1978) is a Silver Bear, European Film Award, and Lola winning German actress Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Dan Snyder (February 23 1978 - October 5 2003 was a professional Canadian Ice hockey player 2003)
February 24 - John Nolan, lead singer of Straylight Run
February 24 - Leon Constantine, Leeds United footballer
February 27 - Kakha Kaladze, Georgian and AC Milan footballer
February 28 - Benjamin Raich, Austrian Olympic skier

March-April

March 1 - Jensen Ackles, American actor
March 2 - Tomas Kaberle, Czech hockey player
March 4 - Denis Dallan, Italian rugby union footballer
March 6 - Sage Rosenfels, American Football Player
March 10 - Benjamin Burnley, American musician
March 11 - Didier Drogba, Ivory Coast footballer
March 12 - Claudio Sanchez, Singer/Songwriter, Coheed & Cambria
March 13 - Karina Smirnoff, Ukrainian dancer
March 14 - Pieter van den Hoogenband, Dutch swimmer
March 14 - Carl Johan Bergman, Swedish biathlete
March 21 - Kevin Federline, Ex-husband of Britney Spears
March 21 - Rani Mukherji, Indian actress
March 22 - Josh Heupel, American football player
March 31 - Stephen Clemence, English footballer
March 31 - Jérôme Rothen, French footballer
March 31 - Tony Yayo, American rapper

April 1 - Vitor Belfort, Brazilian martial artist
April 3 - John Smit, South African rugby player
April 4 - Jason Ellison, American baseball player
April 5 - Franziska van Almsick, German swimmer
April 6 - Tim Hasselbeck, American NFL quarterback. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the John Nolan is the lead singer of Straylight Run and the former guitarist/co-vocalist of Taking Back Sunday. Straylight Run is an Indie rock band based in Baldwin, Nassau County, Long Island, New York. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Leon Constantine (born February 24 1978, in Hackney, Greater London) is an English professional footballer who currently Leeds United Association Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Leeds United or informally Leeds, are an English professional football A footballer is a person who plays in various games known as " Football " &ndash especially Association football, although the term is also used to refer Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Kakhaber (Kakha Kaladze ( Georgian: კახაბერ (კახა კალაძე born February 27, 1978 in Samtredia) is a Georgian Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to by the abbreviation Milan, is an Italian professional football club based in Milan, Lombardy Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Benjamin Raich (born 28 February 1978 in Arzl im Pitztal, Tyrol) is an Austrian alpine skier who won gold medals in the Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978) is an American television Actor. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Tomáš Kaberle (ˈtomaːʃ ˈkabɛrlɛ (born March 2, 1978 in Rakovník, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a professional Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Denis Dallan (born 4 March 1978 in Asolo, Province of Treviso) is an Italian Rugby union footballer Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Sage Rosenfels (born March 6, 1978 in Maquoketa, Iowa) is an American football Quarterback for the Houston Texans Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Benjamin Jackson Burnley (born March 10, 1978 in Atlantic City New Jersey) is the Vocalist and Guitarist for the band Breaking Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Didier Drogba Tebily (born 11 March 1978 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire) is an Ivorian Footballer who plays for Chelsea in Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Claudio Paul Sanchez (born March 12, 1978) Sanchez also appears on his bandmate Travis' side project dubbed Fire Deuce (backing vocals which released Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Karina Smirnoff (born March 13, 1978) (Карина Смирнова is a world champion professional Dancer from Kharkiv, Ukraine Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Pieter Cornelis Martijn van den Hoogenband (born 14 March 1978 in Maastricht) is a Dutch former swimmer and a triple Olympic champion Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Carl Johan Bergman (born 14 March, 1978 in Ekshärard (near Torsby) is a Swedish biathlete. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Kevin Earl Federline (born March 21 1978) is an American dancer, Rapper, Fashion model, and Actor Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Rani Mukerji (রাণী মুখার্জী रानी मुखर्जी born on March 21, 1978, is an award winning Indian Film actress Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Josh Heupel, (born March 22, 1978) is the current quarterbacks coach at the University of Oklahoma and former Quarterback for the Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Stephen Neal Clemence (born March 31, 1978 in Liverpool, Merseyside) is an English footballer, currently playing as a Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Jérôme Rothen (born March 31, 1978 in Châtenay-Malabry) is a French footballer, who plays as a left winger for Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Marvin Bernard, better known by his Stage name Tony Yayo, is a Rapper who is part of the rap group G-Unit. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Vitor Vieira Belfort (born April 1, 1977 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has fought both in Japan Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. John William Smit (born 3 April 1978 in Pietersburg, South Africa) is the 50th and current captain of the South African national Rugby union Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Jason Jerome Ellison (born April 4 1978 in Quincy California) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Texas Rangers Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Franziska van Almsick (born April 5, 1978 in East Berlin, Germany) is a German swimmer. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Timothy Thomas "Tim" Hasselbeck (born April 6 1978 is a former professional football Quarterback.
April 7 - Duncan James, English musician
April 9 - Jorge Andrade, Portuguese footballer
April 9 - Rachel Stevens, English singer
April 11 - Thomas Thacker, Canadian singer
April 13 - Kyle Howard, American television and movie actor
April 16 - Lara Dutta, Indian actress
April 17 - Jason White, Scottish rugby player
April 20 - Mirei Kuroda, Japanese gravure idol
April 20 - Matt Austin, Canadian actor
April 21 - Jukka Nevalainen, drummer of the Finnish band Nightwish
April 22 - Jason Stollsteimer, lead singer and guitarist (The Von Bondies)
April 23 - Princess Tamara Czartoryski-Borbon, Spanish athlete

May-June

May 3 - Paul Banks, Frontman of US band Interpol (band)
May 6 - Alexander Fedorov, Russian bodybuilder
May 7 - Brian Clevinger, American author
May 8 - Josie Maran, American supermodel and actress
May 9 - Marwan al-Shehhi, United Arab Emirates hijacker (d. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Note that this article is about the British artist not the Australian artist of the same name who is famous for the single "Speed of Life" Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Jorge Manuel Almeida Gomes de Andrade ( pron 'ʒɔɾʒ(ɨ ɐ̃'dɾad(ɨ OIH, (born April 9, 1978 in Lisbon) is Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Rachel Lauren Stevens (born 9 April, 1978) is an British Singer, actress and occasional model. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Thomas William Thacker (aka "Brown Tom" (born 11 April 1978, in Langley, BC, Canada) is the lead singer and guitarist of Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Kyle Alan Howard (born April 13, 1978) is an American film and television Actor Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Lara Dutta (born April 16 1978) is an Indian actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and the 2000 Miss Universe. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. For other people named Jason White see Jason White (disambiguation Jason Phillip Randall White (born 17 April Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. is a famous busty Japanese swimsuit model She was Fuji Television 's "Visual Queen of the Year" in 1996 Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Matt Austin (born Matt Sadowski, 20 April 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Jewish Canadian actor who is Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Jukka Antero "Julius" Nevalainen (born April 21, 1978, Finland) is the Drummer in the Finnish symphonic metal Nightwish is a symphonic Power metal band formed in 1996 in the town of Kitee, Finland. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Jason Stollsteimer (born Jason Elliott Stollsteimer on April 22, 1978 in Southfield) Michigan is the Vocalist and Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Princess Tamara Laura Czartoryska, in Polish Tamara Laura Czartoryska, in Spanish Tamara Laura Czartoryska y Picciotto, (born April 23 Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Paul Julian Banks (born May 3, 1978) is an English-American Musician best known as the lead singer, Lyricist Interpol is an American Alternative rock band formed in 1997 in New York City. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Alexander Fedorov ( Александр Федоров) (born May 6, 1978 in Saint Petersburg, Russia) is an IFBB professional Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Brian Clevinger (born May 7, 1978) is an American writer best known as the author of the Webcomic 8-Bit Theater. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Johanna Selhorst "Josie" Maran (born May 8, 1978) is an American supermodel and actress. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of A University student Marwan Yousef al-Shehhi ( Arabic: مروان الشحي also transliterated Alshehhi) (May 9 1978 &ndash September 11 2001 was 2001)
May 10 - Kenan Thompson, American actor
May 10 - Marcelo Moretto, Brazilian footballer
May 11 - Laetitia Casta, French supermodel and actress
May 12 - Hossein Reza Zadeh, Iranian weightlifter
May 12 - Jason Biggs, American actor
May 12 - Aya Ishiguro, Japanese singer, writer, and fashion designer
May 13 - Mike Bibby, American basketball player
May 13 - Barry Zito, baseball player
May 15 - Caroline Dhavernas, French Canadian actress
May 15 - Dwayne De Rosario, Canadian footballer
May 15 - David Krumholtz, American actor
May 15 - Krissy Taylor, American model (d. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Kenan Thompson (born May 10 1978 is an American Actor and Comedian who is currently known for the titular role in Fat Albert, as a regular Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Marcelo Moretto de Souza, Moretto (born May 10, 1978 in El Dorado, Mato Grosso do Sul) is a Brazilian football Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Laetitia Marie Laure Casta (born May 11, 1978 in Pont-Audemer, Normandy) is a French model and Actress. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Hossein Rezazadeh ( born May 12, 1978 in Ardabil, Iran) is a former Iranian Weightlifter and the current world Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Jason Matthew Biggs (born May 12, 1978) is an American Actor who is best known for his role as Jim Levenstein in the American Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. is a singer writer TV personality and fashion designer in Japan, most famous for her participation in J-pop group Morning Musume) Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Michael "Mike" Bibby (born May 13 1978, in Cherry Hill New Jersey) is an American professional Basketball Point Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Barry William Zito (born May 13, 1978 in) is a Left handed Starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Caroline Dhavernas (born May 15, 1978) is a Canadian Actress. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Dwayne Anthony De Rosario (also spelt de Rosario and commonly shortened to D-Ro by fans born on May 15, 1978 in Scarborough Ontario Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the David Krumholtz (born May 15, 1978) is an American actor He currently stars in the CBS television show Numb3rs. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Kristen Erin "Krissy" Taylor ( May 15, 1978 &ndash July 2, 1995) was an American model. 1995)
May 18 - Ricardo Carvalho, Portuguese footballer
May 21 - Briana Banks, German-American porn star
May 21 - Adam Gontier, Canadian-born musician (Three Days Grace)
May 22 - Jordan, English model
May 23 - Carolyn Moos, American model and professional basketball player
May 23 - Scott Raynor, musician (blink 182)
May 25 - Brian Urlacher, American football player
May 29 - Lorenzo Odone, patient who had adrenoleukodystrophy (d. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Ricardo Alberto Silveira Carvalho, OIH (born 18 May 1978 in Amarante, Portugal) pronounced ʁi'kaɾdu kɐɾ'vaʎu Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Briana Banks (born Briana Bany in Munich, Germany) is a German - American pornographic actress and model. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Adam Wade Gontier (born May 21, 1978 in Norwood Ontario Canada is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Three Days Grace. Three Days Grace is a Post-grunge band based in Canada The band was formed under the name of Groundswell in Norwood Ontario, Canada in 1992 their Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Carolyn Moos (Mʊʊs (born May 23, 1978 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is an American model, Personal trainer, nutrition consultant and Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Scott Raynor (born May 23, 1978) was the original drummer and founding member of Blink-182 (1992-1998 until he was asked to leave the band in mid-1998 Blink-182 was an American Pop Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Brian Keith Urlacher (UR lack er (born May 25 1978 in Pasco Washington) is an American football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Lorenzo Michael Murphy Odone ( May 29 1978 &ndash May 30 2008) was an American Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD patient Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD (also known as Addison-Schilder Disease or Siemerling-Creutzfeldt Disease) is a rare (1 in 20000 boys inherited disorder that leads to 2008)

June 1 - Danielle Harris, American voice actress
June 6 - Carl Barât, English singer and guitarist (The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things)
June 8 - Maria Menounos, American actress, journalist, and television presenter
June 9 - Matthew Bellamy, British musician (Muse)
June 9 - Miroslav Klose, German football player
June 10 - Shane West, American actor
June 13 - Jason Michael Carroll, country musician
June 19 - Dirk Nowitzki, German basketball player
June 20 - Mark Powell, Australian politician
June 21 - Erica Durance, Canadian actress
June 22 - Champ Bailey, American football player
June 22 - Dan Wheldon, English race car driver
June 24 - Emppu Vuorinen, Finnish musician (Nightwish)
June 24 - Juan Roman Riquelme, Argentine football player
June 25 - Aftab Shivdasani, Bollywood actor
June 25 - Marcus Stroud, American football player
June 25 - Layla El, 2006 WWE Diva Search Winner
June 25 - Aramis Ramírez, Latin baseball player
June 27 - Anna Kumble, English pop singer Lolly and TV presenter
June 29 - Nicole Scherzinger, lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls
June 30 - Ben Cousins, Australian rules footballer

July-August

July 1 - Hillary Tuck, American actress
July 4 - Tony Reali, ESPN personality
July 4 - Becki Newton, American actress
July 6 - Kevin Senio, New Zealand rugby union footballer
July 9 - Linda Park, Korean-born actress
July 9 - Mark Medlock, German singer and winner of Deutschland sucht den Superstar's season four
July 12 - Topher Grace, American actor
July 18 - Shane Horgan, Irish rugby player
July 18 - Ben Sheets, American baseball player
July 20 - Elliott Yamin, American singer
July 21 - Francine Dee, import car model
July 23 - Stuart Elliott, Northern Irish footballer
July 23 - Stefanie Sun, Singapore singer
July 25 - Gerard Warren, American football player
July 26 - Jehad Muntasser, Libyan footballer

August 1 - Jonathan Wilkes, TV presenter
August 3 - Mariusz Jop, Polish footballer
August 4 - Kurt Busch, NASCAR driver
August 6 - Marisa Miller, American supermodel
August 7 - Alexandre Aja, French director
August 7 - Vanness Wu, Taiwanese singer
August 7 - Linsey Dawn McKenzie, English model and porn star
August 7 - Cirroc Lofton, American actor
August 7 - Jamey Jasta, American singer (Hatebreed)
August 9 - Audrey Tautou, French actress
August 15 - Tim Foreman, American bassist (Switchfoot)
August 17 - Vibeke Stene, former Norwegian singer (Tristania)
August 21 - Reuben Droughns, American football player
August 21 - Alan Lee, Irish footballer
August 23 - Kobe Bryant, American basketball player
August 23 - Julian Casablancas, American musician (The Strokes)
August 24 - Rafael Furcal, Dominican Major League Baseball player
August 25 - Kel Mitchell, American actor
August 28 - Albina Digaeva, Chechen-American human rights activist
August 29 - Danielle Hampton, Canadian actress

September-October

September 4 - Wes Bentley, American actor
September 7 - Devon Sawa, Canadian actor
September 7 - Stephanie-Xiani Andrea Sperandio, Mixed Heritage Model
September 11 - Ed Reed, American football player
September 11 - Ben Lee, Australian singer
September 12 - Ruben Studdard, American singer
September 14 - Ben Cohen, English rugby union footballer
September 15 - Eiður Guðjohnsen, Icelandic football player
September 20 - Jason Bay, Canadian baseball player
September 20 - Patrizio Buanne, Italian singer
September 20 - Sarit Hadad, Israeli pop music singer
September 22 - Harry Kewell, Australian footballer
September 23 - Worm Miller, American screenwriter, director, actor
September 24 - Wietse van Alten, Dutch archer
September 25 - Jodie Kidd, English model
September 29 - Kurt Nilsen, Norwegian singer
September 30 - Candice Michelle, American professional wrestler and model

October 2 - Ayumi Hamasaki, Japanese singer
October 3 - Jake Shears, American singer
October 3 - Shannyn Sossamon, American actress
October 4 - Kei Horie, Japanese actor
October 5 - Shane Ryan, Irish Gaelic footballer
October 9 - Nicky Byrne, musician (Westlife)
October 10 - Francis Escudero("Chiz" ), Filipino Congressman, Senator
October 13 - Jermaine O'Neal, American basketball player
October 14 - Usher Raymond, American musician
October 14 - Paul Hunter, English snooker player (d. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Danielle Andrea Harris (born June 1, 1977) is an American Television and Film Actress, perhaps best known for her roles Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Carl Ashley Raphael Barât (born June 6, 1978) is an English musician The Libertines were an English Indie rock band Formed in London in 1997 by frontmen Pete Doherty (vocals/rhythm guitar and Carl Barât (vocals/lead Dirty Pretty Things were an English band fronted by Carl Barât, a former member of The Libertines. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Maria Menounos (Μαρία Μενούνος in Greek; born June 8, 1978) is an American actress journalist and television presenter known at home for Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Matthew James Bellamy (born 9 June, 1978) is the main Songwriter and Lead vocalist, Guitarist and Pianist in In Greek mythology, the Muses ( Ancient Greek, hai moũsai: perhaps from the Proto-Indo-European root * men- "think" are Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Miroslav Klose ( born as Mirosław Marian Kloze on June 9, 1978) is a German footballer who plays as a Striker. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Shane West (born June 10, 1978) is an American Actor and Singer. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Jason Michael Carroll (born June 13 1978 in Houston Texas) is an American Country music artist Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Dirk Werner Nowitzki (ɖɪʁk weʁneʁ no'v?tski (born June 19 1978 is a German professional Basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Mark Powell may refer to one of the following people Mark Powell (American conductor, American symphony and opera conductor Mark Powell (American Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Erica Durance ( French surname dyˈrãs anglicized to ˈdjuːrəns born June 21 1978, is a Canadian actress. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Roland "Champ" Bailey (born June 22, 1978 in Folkston, Georgia) is an American football player starting at Cornerback Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22 1978 in Emberton, England) is a successful English Auto racing driver Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Erno “Emppu” Matti Juhani Vuorinen (born June 24, 1978 in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Guitarist, mostly famous as a member Nightwish is a symphonic Power metal band formed in 1996 in the town of Kitee, Finland. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Juan Román Riquelme (born June 24 Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Aftab Shivdasani (born 25 June 1978 at Mumbai, India) is an Indian film actor Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Marcus LaVar Stroud (born June 25, 1978 in Thomasville Georgia) is an American Football Defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Layla El (born June 25 1978 is a British Dancer, model and Professional wrestler of North African heritage Before joining Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Aramis Nin Ramírez (ʌrˈɑːmɪs or /ərˈɑːmɪs/ born June 25, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is an all-star Major League Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Lolly (born Anna Kumble, 27 June 1978, Sutton Coldfield) is a British pop star. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger (also known as Nicole Kea, born June 29, 1978) is an American pop singer songwriter Pussycat Dolls is an American pop Girl group, and dance ensemble founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Benjamin Luke Cousins (born 30 June 1978 in Geelong, Victoria) is an Australian rules footballer He is currently suspended from playing due to substance "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Hillary Tuck (born Hillary Sue Hedges on July 1, 1978 in Kerrville Texas) is an American Actress, who is perhaps best Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Anthony Joseph Paul Reali (born July 4, 1978 in Staten Island, New York) is an American sports personality and Television ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Rebecca Sara "Becki" Newton (born July 4, 1978) is an American Actress. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Kevin Senio is a New Zealand Rugby union professional who currently plays for Castres Olympique. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Linda Park (born July 9, 1978) is a Korean American actress who is best known for her portrayal of communications officer character Hoshi Sato Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Mark Medlock (born July 9, 1978 in Frankfurt am Main) is a German Singer and the winner of the fourth season of the television Deutschland sucht den Superstar Season 4 is the fourth season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar which aired on RTL network Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Christopher John "Topher" Grace (born July 12, 1978) is an American Actor, best known for playing the lead role of Eric Forman Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Shane Patrick Horgan (born 18 July, 1978 in Bellewstown near Drogheda) County Meath is a Rugby union player who plays Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Ben M Sheets (born July 18, 1978 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who plays for the Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Elliott Yamin ( hebrew: אליוט ימין) (born Efraym Elliott Yamin on July 20, 1978) is an American Singer Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Francine Dee, born July 21, 1978 in Hong Kong) is a model best known for her appearances in import tuner automotive magazines and shows A model is a person who is posed or displayed for the purpose of Art, Fashion, or other products and Advertising. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Stuart Elliott (born July 23 1978 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish professional footballer currently playing Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Stefanie Sun ( born July 23, 1978) and also known in Teochew as Sng Yì-che or Sng Ee Tze (her birth name is a Singaporean Singer-songwriter Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Gerard Thurston Warren (born July 25, 1978 in Lake City Florida) nicknamed "Big Money" is an American football player who currently Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Jehad Abdussalam Muntasser ( Arabic:جهاد المنتصر (born 26 July, 1978) is a Libyan football midfielder who as of the Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Jonathan Wilkes (born August 1, 1978 in Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent) is an English Television presenter, actor Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Mariusz Jop ( pronunciation) born August 3, 1978 in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, is a Polish footballer who plays as Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Kurt Thomas Busch (born August 4, 1978 in Las Vegas Nevada) is a professional American Race car driver Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Marisa Miller (born August 6 1978 is an American model known for her consecutive appearances in the ''Sports Illustrated'' Swimsuit Issues beginning in 2002 and Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Alexandre Aja (born 7 August 1978 in Paris, France) is a French Film director who rose to international stardom for Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Vanness Wu ( is a Taiwanese American actor and singer based in Asia Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Linsey Dawn McKenzie (born August 7, 1978) is a Glamour model and former pornographic actress from Wallington in the Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Cirroc Lofton (born August 7 1978 in Los Angeles California) is an American Actor who started his career at nine years of age with Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Jamey Jasta (born James Shanahan; August 7, 1978) is an American musician from West Haven, Connecticut, best known as the lead Hatebreed is a Grammy award nominated five-piece band from Bridgeport and New Haven, Connecticut. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Audrey Justine Tautou ( born 9 August, either in 1976 or 1978, is a French film actress, known to worldwide audiences for playing Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Timothy David Foreman (born August 15, 1978) is the bassist for the band Switchfoot. Switchfoot is an American Alternative rock band from San Diego, California. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Vibeke Stene (pronounced vih-beh-kie (born August 17, 1978) is a Norwegian female singer Tristania is Gothic metal band from Norway, formed in the end of 1996 by Morten Veland, Einar Moen and Kenneth Olsson. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Reuben Droughns (RU-ben DRONES (born August 21, 1978 in Chicago Illinois) is an American football Running back for the New Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Alan Desmond Lee (born 21 August, 1978 in Galway) is a Professional footballer currently playing for Championship club Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Kobe Bean Bryant (born) is an American All-Star Shooting guard Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Julian Fernando Casablancas (born August 23, 1978) is the Vocalist and Songwriter of the Alternative rock band The Strokes Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Rafael Antoni Furcal (born October 24, 1977 in Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic) nicknamed "Fookie" is a Shortstop Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Kel Johari Rice Mitchell (born August 25, 1978 in Chicago Illinois) is an American Actor and Comedian, best known Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Albina Digaeva ( Альбина Дигаева) (born August 28, 1978 in Grozny, Chechnya) is a prominent Chechen - Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Danielle Hampton (born on August 29, 1978 in Toronto) is a Canadian TV, theatre and movie actress. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Wesley Cook Bentley (born September 4, 1978) is an American Film Actor. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Devon Edward Sawa (born September 7, 1978) is a Saturn Award -winning Canadian Actor. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Stephanie-Xiani Andrea Sperandio (born Thursday September 7, 1978) is a U Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Edward Earl Reed Jr (born September 11, 1978 in St Rose Louisiana) is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Benjamin Michael Lee (born September 11, 1978 in Sydney, Australia) is an ARIA Award winning Jewish Australian Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Christopher Ruben Studdard (born September 12, 1978) is an American pop, R&B, and gospel Singer. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Ben Cohen MBE (born 14 September 1978 in Northampton) is an England rugby union international Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Eiður Smári Guðjohnsen (born September 15 Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Jason Raymond Bay (born September 20, 1978 in Trail, British Columbia, Canada) is a Major League Baseball player for the Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Patrizio Franco Buanne (born September 20, 1978) is an Italian Baritone. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Sarit Hadad (שרית חדד (born September 20 1978 is a popular Israeli singer Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Harry Kewell (born 22 September 1978 in Sydney, New South Wales) is a professional footballer who plays for Galatasaray. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Worm Miller (born 23 September, 1978 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American writer director and actor Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Wietse Cornelis van Alten (born September 24, 1978) is an archer from the Netherlands. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Jodie Kidd (born 25 September 1978 in Guildford, England) is a Television personality and former English fashion model. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Kurt Erik Nilsen (born September 29, 1978 in Bergen, Norway) is a Norwegian pop / country singer Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Candice Michelle Beckman-Ehrlich (born September 30 1978 better known as Candice Michelle or just Candice, is an American model actress, and Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule is a Japanese Singer-songwriter and former Actress. Also called Ayu by her fans Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" due to her Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Jake Shears (born Jason Sellards, 3 October 1978, Arizona) is the male lead Vocalist for the American music group Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Shannon Marie Kahololani Sossamon (born October 3, 1978) better known as Shannyn Sossamon, is an American actress, Musician Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas is a Japanese Actor, Writer, Film producer and director. Filmography Acting Roles 2004 Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Shane Ryan (born October 5th 1978 is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for Dublin. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Nicholas Bernard James Adam Byrne (born 9 October 1978, Baldoyle, County Dublin) is the oldest member of the popular Irish Westlife is an Irish pop band that was formed on 3 July 1998 They were signed on by Simon Cowell and are currently managed by Louis Walsh. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Francis Joseph Guevara Escudero (born October 10, 1969 Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Jermaine Lee O'Neal (born October 13 1978, in Columbia South Carolina) is an American professional Basketball player who plays Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Usher Raymond IV (born October 14 1978 known simply by his first name Usher, is an American R&B and pop Singer - Songwriter Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Paul Alan Hunter ( 14 October 1978 – 9 October 2006) was an English professional Snooker player 2006)
October 18 - Wesley Jonathan, American actor
October 20 - Kira, German singer
October 20 - Virender Sehwag, Indian cricketer
October 21 - Joey Harrington, American football player
October 25 - Russell Anderson, Scottish footballer
October 26 - Antonio Pierce, American football player
October 26 - Phil "CM Punk" Brooks, American professional wrestler
October 26 - Jimmy Aggrey, English footballer
October 27 - Vanessa-Mae, Singaporean musician
October 28 - Justin Guarini, American singer
October 29 - Travis Henry, American football player

November-December

November 1 - Manju Warriar, Indian actress
November 6 - Paul O'Grady, Australian Footballer (Central Coast Mariners)
November 6 - Taryn Manning, American actress
November 6 - Sandrine Blancke, Belgian actress
November 8 - Ali Karimi, Iranian football player
November 9 - Sisqó, American actor and singer (Dru Hill)
November 10 - Eve, American rapper
November 10 - Kyla Cole, Czech adult model
November 11 - Jyothika, Indian actress
November 13 - Nikolai Fraiture, American musician. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Wesley Jonathan (born October 18 1978) is an American Actor. Biography Wesley Jonathan Waples was born in Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony This article is about the German singer For the Kira responsible for "I'll Be Your Angel" see Kira (Belgian singer. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Virender Sehwag (born on 20 October 1978 in Delhi) also known as "Viru" is an Indian Cricketer ( Batsman) and member of the Indian national Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. John Joseph "Joey" Harrington Jr (born October 21, 1978 in) is an American football Quarterback who is a Free Agent of the Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Russell Anderson (born October 25 1978 in Aberdeen) is a Scottish football defender who currently plays for Burnley Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Antonio Durran Pierce (born October 26 1978, Ontario California) is an Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Phillip Jack Brooks (born on October 26 1978 Depending on alignment as a crowd favorite or villain, different aspects of the culture are emphasized to encourage Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death James Emmanuel Aggrey (born October 26, 1978) is an English professional footballer Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Vanessa-Mae Vanakorn Nicholson (born October 27 1978) known professionally as Vanessa-Mae (in Chinese: 陳美 Chén Měi is an internationally Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Justin Guarini (born Justin Eldrin Bell on October 28, 1978 in Columbus Georgia) is an American Singer / Songwriter Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Travis Deion Henry (born October 29, 1978 in) is an American football Running back who is currently a Free agent. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Manju Warrier is a former Malayalam film Actress, and wife of the popular Malayalam film actor Dileep. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Paul James O'Grady MBE (born 14 June 1955 Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Taryn Manning (born November 6 1978) is an American Actress, Fashion designer, Singer, and Songwriter. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Sandrine Blancke ( November 6, 1978, Uccle, Belgium) is an actress Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Mohammad Ali Karimi Pashaki ( born on 8 November 1978 is an Iranian Professional footballer, who plays as a Midfielder. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Mark Althavan Andrews (born November 9 1978 in Baltimore Maryland) better known by his Stage name Sisqó, is a Grammy Award -nominated Dru Hill is an American singing group most popular during the late 1990s whose repertoire included R&B, soul, and Gospel music Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10 1978) better known as Eve, is a Grammy Award -winning Rapper, Singer, Actress Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Kyla Cole (born 10 November 1978 is a Slovak Glamour model, television presenter and Penthouse Pet Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Jyothika Sadanah Saravanan ( ஜோதிகா சாதானா சரவணன்) is a Tamil actress who has acted in the Tamil and some Telugu Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Nikolai Fraiture born November 13, 1978 in New York City) is the Bassist for the New York City -based band The Strokes. Bassist for the rock band The Strokes
November 13 - Hsu Wei Lun, Taiwanese actress (d. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St 2007)
November 14 - Mersing Nguyen, American actress
November 14 - Bobby Allen, American ice hockey player
November 14 - Xavier Nady, American baseball player
November 17 - Reggie Wayne, American football player
November 18 - Damien Johnson, Northern Irish footballer
November 19 - Matt Dusk, Canadian jazz musician & singer
November 21 - Annie, Norwegian singer
November 22 - Karen O, American singer (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)
November 24 - Katherine Heigl, American actress
November 25 - Shina Ringo, Japanese singer and musician
November 29 - Ludwika Paleta, Polish Mexican actress
November 30 - Emil Steiner, American author
November 30 - Clay Aiken, American singer
November 30 - Gael Garcia Bernal, Mexican actor

December 1 - Brad Delson, American guitarist (Linkin Park)
December 2 - Nelly Furtado, Canadian-born singer and songwriter
December 2 - Chris Wolstenholme, English baseplayer (Muse)
December 5 - Olli Jokinen, Finnish ice hockey player
December 7 - Shiri Appleby, American actress
December 8 - Ian Somerhalder, American actor
December 8 - Vernon Wells, baseball player
December 9 - Jesse Metcalfe, American actor
December 10 - Brandon Novak, freestyle skateboarder and TV/radio personality
December 10 - Donna Williams, Cofounder of Neopets
December 12 - Evren Genis, Turkish composer
December 12 - Monica Barladeanu, Romanian actress
December 15 - Jerome McDougle, professional football player (Philadelphia Eagles)
December 16 - Joe Absolom, British actor
December 17 - Chase Utley, American baseball player
December 18 - Daniel Cleary, Canadian ice hockey player
December 18 - Katie Holmes, American actress
December 19 - Patrick Casey, American screenwriter and actor
December 20 - Geremi, Cameroon footballer
December 20 - Jacqueline Saburido, a drunk driving accident survivor and a promoter of non-drunk driving
December 22 - Edo Maajka, Bosnian rapper
December 23 - Andra Davis, American football player
December 23 - Víctor Martínez, Venezuelan Major League Baseball player
December 23 - Estella Warren, Canadian swimmer, model, and actress
December 24 - Yıldıray Baştürk, Turkish footballer
December 26 - Kaoru Sugayama, Japanese volleyball player
December 29 - Alexis Amore, Peruvian actress, dancer, and model
December 29 - LaToya London, American singer
December 30 - Heath Evans, National Football League fullback

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Laurence Fox, English actor
Eve Myles

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January 5 - Wyatt Emory Cooper, screenwriter and author (b. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca For other uses see Bob Allen and/or Robert Allen. Bobby Allen (born November 14 1978) is an American Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Xavier Clifford Nady VI (ɛksˈeɪːvɪər 'neɪdiː born November 14, 1978 in) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the New Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Reginald DeVincey Wayne (born November 17, 1978 in New Orleans Louisiana) is an American football Wide receiver who currently plays Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Damien Michael Johnson (born November 18, 1978 in Lisburn) is a Northern Irish international football Midfielder Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Matthew-Aaron Dusk (born November 19, 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian Jazz musician / vocalist Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Karen Lee Orzolek (born November 22, 1978) better known by her stage name Karen O, is the Vocalist for the New York art The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are a New York City -based Alternative rock band Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Katherine Marie Heigl (born November 24, 1978) is an Emmy Award -winning American Actress best known for her roles in Roswell Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the is a Japanese Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and pianist born on November 25, 1978. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Born Ludwika Paleta Paciorek in Kraków, People's Republic of Poland (now Poland) on November 29, 1978, Ludwika Paleta is a Polish-born Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Emil Gregory Steiner (born November 30, 1978) is an American Novelist, and Journalist who currently writes and edits The League -- Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Clay Aiken (born Clayton Holmes Grissom on November 30, 1978) is an American pop Singer who began his rise to fame on the Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Gael García Bernal (IPA /ga'el gaɾ'sia beɾ'nal/ born November 30 1978 is a Mexican Actor and director. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Bradford Phillip Delson (born December 1, 1977) grew up in the Los Angeles suburb of Agoura Hills. Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2 1978 is a Canadian Singer-songwriter, record producer actor and instrumentalist, who also holds Portuguese Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Christopher Tony Wolstenholme (born 2 December 1978, in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England) better known as Chris Wolstenholme In Greek mythology, the Muses ( Ancient Greek, hai moũsai: perhaps from the Proto-Indo-European root * men- "think" are Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Olli Jokinen (born December 5, 1978 in Kuopio, Finland) is a professional Ice hockey centre currently playing for Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Shiri Freda Appleby (born December 7 1978) is an American actress. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Ian Joseph Somerhalder (born December 8, 1978) is an American Actor, male fashion model and producer, probably most notable for playing Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Vernon Wells III (born December 8, 1978, in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball player for the Toronto Blue Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Jesse Eden Metcalfe (born December 9, 1978) is an American actor most known for his role on Desperate Housewives as John Rowland Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Brandon Novak (born December 10, 1978) is a skateboarder and friend of Bam Margera from Baltimore, Maryland and is a prominent member Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Donna Williams may refer to Donna Williams (author, Autism advocate Donna Williams (web designer, Neopets cofounder Neopets (originally NeoPets) is a virtual pet Website launched by Adam Powell and Donna Williams on 15 November 1999 Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Evren Yiğit Geniş (born December 12, 1978 in Ankara, Turkey) is a classical music Composer. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Monica Bîrlădeanu (also known as Monica Dean; complete name Monica Elena Bîrlădeanu; born December 12, 1978 Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Jerome McDougle (born December 15, 1978 in) is an American football Defensive end for the New York Giants of the National Football The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Joseph Absolom (born 16 December 1978 in Greenwich, London) is an English actor best known for playing Matthew Rose Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Chase Cameron Utley (ˈʌtli is a Second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Daniel Cleary (born 18 December, 1978 in Harbour Grace Newfoundland) is a professional Ice hockey winger playing for the Detroit Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Kate "Katie" Noelle Holmes (born December 18 1978 is an American actress who first achieved fame for her role as Joey Potter on The WB television Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Patrick Casey (born 19 December, 1978) is an American writer and actor Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Geremi Sorele Njitap Fotso (born 20 December, 1978 in Bafoussam) more commonly known as Geremi is a Cameroonian footballer Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Jacqueline "Jacqui" Saburido (b December 20, 1978) is a victim and survivor of a Drunk driving accident Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Edo Maajka (born as Edin Osmić on December 22 1978 in Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, then Yugoslavia) is a Famous Bosniak Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Andra Raynard Davis Andre (born December 23, 1978 in Live Oak Florida) is an American football Linebacker for the Cleveland Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Víctor Jesús Martínez (born December 23, 1978 in Ciudad Bolívar, Bolívar, Venezuela) is a switch-hitting Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Estella Dawn Warren (born December 23, 1978) is a Canadian actress, former fashion model, and a former synchronized swimmer Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Yıldıray Baştürk (born December 24, 1978 in Herne, West Germany) is a German -born Turkish footballer. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Kaoru Sugayama (菅山かおる Sugayama Kaoru, born December 26 1978) is a Japanese Volleyball player Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Alexis Amore (born December 29 1978 in Lima Peru) is a Peruvian American pornographic actress, Exotic dancer and model. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II La Toya Renee London (born on December 29, 1978) is an American R&B and soul Singer and Actress who was the Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Bryan Heath Evans (born December 30, 1978 in West Palm Beach Florida) is an American football fullback for the New England Patriots Laurence Fox (born 1978 is an English Actor best known for his leading role as Detective Sergeant James Hathaway in the British TV Eve Myles (born 1978 in Ystradgynlais, Powys) is a Welsh Actress, most notable for playing lead characters in Belonging Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Wyatt Emory Cooper ( September 1, 1927 &ndash January 5, 1978) was an American Author and Screenwriter. 1927)
January 13 - Hubert Humphrey, U. Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr ( May 27, 1911 &ndash January 13, 1978) was the thirty-eighth Vice President of the United States, serving S Vice President and Senator (b. 1911)
January 13 - Joe McCarthy, baseball manager (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Joseph Vincent McCarthy ( April 21 1887 – January 13 1978) nicknamed "Marse Joe" was an American manager in 1887)
January 14 - Harold Abrahams, English athlete (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE ( December 15, 1899 &ndash January 14, 1978) was a British athlete. 1899)
January 14 - Kurt Gödel, Austrian-born mathematician (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Kurt Gödel (kʊɐ̯t ˈgøːdl̩ (April 28 1906 – January 14 1978 was an Austrian American Logician, Mathematician and Philosopher 1906)
January 18 - Walter H. Thompson, English Scotland Yard detective, bodyguard of Winston Churchill (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Detective Inspector Walter Henry Thompson (1890-1978 was the Bodyguard of Winston Churchill for eighteen years between 1921 and 1945 being recalled New Scotland Yard or Scotland Yard, informally known as The Yard and NSY, is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service, responsible Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC, PC (Can ( 30 November 1874 1890)
January 22 - Herbert Sutcliffe, English cricketer (b. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Herbert William Sutcliffe (born November 24, 1894, Summerbridge Harrogate, Yorkshire, England; died January 22 1894)
January 23 - Terry Kath, American musician (Chicago) (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Terry Alan Kath ( January 31, 1946 – January 23, 1978) born in Chicago Illinois was the original Guitarist and founding member Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately 1946)
January 23 - Jack Oakie, American actor (b. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Jack Oakie (November 12 1903 &ndash January 23 1978 was an American Actor, starring mostly in Films, but also working on stage, 1903)

February 11 - James B Conant, American chemist and headmaster of Harvard University (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. James Bryant Conant ( March 26, 1893 &ndash February 11, 1978) was a Chemist, educational administrator and government official 1893)
February 11 - Harry Martinson, Swedish writer, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Harry Martinson ( May 6, 1904 — February 11, 1978) was an author and poet The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred 1904)
February 27 - Vadim Salmanov, Russian composer (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation The composer Vadim Nikolayevich Salmanov (born in Saint Petersburg on November 4, 1912, died in Leningrad on February 27, 1978) is 1912)

March 18 - Leigh Brackett, American author (b. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Leigh Douglass Brackett ( December 7, 1915, in Los Angeles California &ndash March 18, 1978) was a female writer of Science 1915)
March 19 - Gaston Julia, French mathematician (b. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Gaston Maurice Julia ( February 3, 1893 &ndash March 19, 1978) was a French mathematician who devised the formula for the Julia 1893)
March 21 - Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, fifth President of Ireland (b. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh (12 February 1911 &ndash 21 March 1978 'caɾˠwaɫ̪ o 'dˠaɫ̪i served as fifth President of Ireland, from 1974 to 1976 The President of Ireland (Uachtarán na hÉireann n̪ˠə ˈheːɾʲən̪ˠ is the Head of state of Ireland. 1911)
March 31 - Charles Best, American-born medical scientist (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Dr Charles Herbert Best, CC ( February 27, 1899 &ndash March 31, 1978) was a medical scientist 1899)

April - June

April 14 - F.R. Leavis, British Literary Critic (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Frank Raymond Leavis CH ( 14 July 1895 - 14 April 1978) was an influential British Literary critic of the early-to-mid-twentieth 1895)
April 21 - Sandy Denny, English singer (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Sandy Denny, born Alexandra Elene Maclean Denny ( 6 January 1947 &ndash 21 April 1978) was an English Singer 1947)
April 25 - Leo Najo, baseball player (b. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Leo Najo (born Leonardo Alanis, 1899 died 1979 was one of the most outstanding Baseball players of the early 20th century 1899)

May 1 - Aram Khachaturian, Armenian composer (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Aram Khachaturian ( Armenian: Արամ Խաչատրյան Aram Xačatryan; Russian: Аpaм Ильич Xaчaтypян Aram Il'ič Hačaturjan 1903)
May 9 - Aldo Moro, former Prime Minister of Italy (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Aldo Moro ( September 23, 1916 &ndash May 9, 1978) was an Italian Politician and two-time Prime Minister of Italy In Italy, the Prime Minister of Italy (officially the President of the Council of Ministers, Italian Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri) is the country's 1916)
May 14 - Robert Menzies, twelfth Prime Minister of Australia (b. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Sir Robert Gordon Menzies, KT, AK, CH, QC (20 December 1894 - 15 May 1978 Australian politician was the twelfth person to serve The Prime Minister of Australia is the Head of government of the Commonwealth of Australia, holding office on commission from the Governor-General. 1894)
May 20 - Bjarne Brustad, Norwegian violinist, composer and teacher (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held 1895)
May 22 - Joe Colombo, American gangster (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. For the Italian industrial designer see Joe Cesare Colombo. Joseph "Joe" Colombo Sr 1914)

June 7 - Ronald George Wreyford Norrish, British chemist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Ronald George Wreyford Norrish ( November 9, 1897 &ndash June 7, 1978) was a British Chemist. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. 1897)
June 24 - Robert Charroux, French writer (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Robert Charroux was the best-known pen-name of Robert Grugeau ( April 7. 1909)
June 25 - Barry Brown, American actor and writer (b. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Barry Brown ( April 19, 1951 – June 25, 1978) was an American author playwright and Actor who performed on stage and 1951)

July - September

July 8 - Osman Lins, Brazilian novelist (b. Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Osman Lins ( July 5, 1924, Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco Brazil &ndash July 8, 1978, São Paulo Brazil 1924)
July 10 - Joe Davis, English snooker and billiards player (b. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. For the California governor often called "Joe Davis" by his critics see Gray Davis. 1901)
July 30 - Umberto Nobile, Italian aviator (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Umberto Nobile ( January 21, 1885 &ndash July 30, 1978) was an Italian aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer 1885)

August 2 - Carlos Chávez, Mexican composer (b. Year 1885 ( MDCCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Carlos Antonio de Padua Chávez y Ramírez ( June 13, 1899 &ndash August 2, 1978) was a Mexican Composer, conductor 1899)
August 6 - Pope Paul VI (heart attack) (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Pope 1897)
August 7 - Eddie Calvert (heart failure), musician (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Eddie Calvert ( 15 March 1922 &mdash 7 August 1978) was a English trumpeter who enjoyed his greatest successes in the 1950s 1922)
August 11 - Hugh MacDiarmid, Scottish poet (b. Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Hugh MacDiarmid is the pen name of Christopher Murray Grieve (Crìsdean Mac a' Ghreidhir (11 August 1892 Langholm - 9 September 1978 Edinburgh 1892)
August 14 - Nicolas Bentley, British writer and illustrator (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Nicolas Clerihew Bentley ( June 14, 1907 &ndash August 14, 1978) was a British Author and Illustrator famous for 1907)
August 21 - Charles Eames, American architect and designer (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Charles (1907-1978 and Ray (1912–1988 Eames (ˈiːmz were American designers married in 1941 who worked and made major contributions in many fields of design 1907)
August 22 - Jomo Kenyatta, Kenyan statesman
August 26 - Charles Boyer, French actor (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Jomo Kenyatta ( October 20, 1894 &ndash August 22, 1978) served as the first Prime Minister (1963&ndash1964 and President Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Charles Boyer (28 August 1899 – 26 August 1978 was a four-time Academy Award -nominated French Actor who starred in a number of classic Hollywood 1899)
August 28 - Robert Shaw, English actor (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Robert Archibald Shaw ( 9 August, 1927 &ndash 28 August, 1978) was an English stage and Film Actor 1927)

September 7 - Keith Moon, English drummer (The Who) (drug overdose) (b. Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Keith John Moon ( August 23, 1946 &ndash September 7, 1978) was the Drummer of the rock group The Who. The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. The primary lineup consisted of guitarist Pete Townshend 1946)
September 9 - Jack Warner, Canadian film studio founder (b. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian This article is about Jack Warner the head of Warner Brothers 1892)
September 10 - Ronnie Peterson, Swedish race car driver (racing accident) (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. This is about the racing driver For the ice hockey player see Ronnie Pettersson. 1944)
September 11 - Georgi Markov, Bulgarian dissident (assassinated) (b. Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Georgi Ivanov Markov (Георги Иванов Марков (March 1 1929 – September 11 1978 was a Bulgarian Dissident. 1929)
September 15 - Willy Messerschmitt, German aircraft engineer (b. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Wilhelm Emil "Willy" Messerschmitt ( June 26, 1898 &ndash September 15, 1978) was a legendary German Aircraft 1898)
September 23 - Lyman Bostock, baseball player (murdered) (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Lyman Wesley Bostock Jr ( November 22, 1950 - September 23, 1978) was an American professional Baseball player 1950)
September 25 - Bret Morrison, actor, voice of The Shadow (b. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Bret Morrison (b 5 May, 1912; d 25 September, 1978) was an American Actor best known as the voice of The Shadow 1912)
September 26 - Manne Siegbahn, Swedish physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Karl Manne Georg Siegbahn ( December 3, 1886 - September 26, 1978) was a Swedish Physicist, and Nobel laureate The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 1886)
September 28 - Pope John Paul I (b. Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Pope John Paul I ( Latin: Ioannes Paulus PP I, Italian: Giovanni Paolo I) born Albino Luciani, ( October 17 1912 1912)

October - December

October 6 - Johnny O'Keefe, Australian singer (b. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus John Michael O'Keefe, known as Johnny O'Keefe (19 January 1935 &ndash 6 October 1978 was an Australian Rock and roll singer whose career began in the 1950s and ended 1935)
October 9 - Jacques Brel, Belgian singer (b. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Jacques Romain Georges Brel (ʒak bʀɛl in French (8 April 1929 &ndash 9 October 1978 was a Belgian Singer-songwriter. 1929)
October 10 - Ralph Metcalfe, American athlete (b. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Not to be confused with early 19th century New Hampshire politician Ralph Metcalf Ralph Harold Metcalfe ( May 30, 1910 &ndash 1910)
October 12 - Nancy Spungen, American groupie and girlfriend of Sid Vicious (b. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Nancy Laura Spungen (February 27 1958 – October 12 1978 was the American girlfriend of Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious. John Simon Ritchie (born May 10, 1957, died February 2, 1979) better known as Sid Vicious, was an English Punk 1958)
October 20 - Gunnar Nilsson, Swedish race car driver (cancer) (b. Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Gunnar Nilsson ( November 20 1948 in Helsingborg &ndash October 20 1978 in London) was a well known and talented Swedish 1948)
October 23 - Maybelle Carter, American singer (b. Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - "Mother Maybelle" Carter ( May 10, 1909 - October 23, 1978) was an American country Musician. 1909)

November 6 - Harry Bertoia, Italian artist and designer (b. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Harry Bertoia (b March 10, 1915 in San Lorenzo, Pordenone, Italy. 1915)
November 8 - Norman Rockwell, American artist and illustrator (b. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Norman Percevel Rockwell ( February 3, 1894 &ndash November 8, 1978) was a 20th century American painter and Illustrator 1894)
November 15 - Margaret Mead, American anthropologist (b. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Margaret Mead ( December 16, 1901, Philadelphia &ndash November 15, 1978, New York City) was an American 1901)

December 8 - Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Golda Meir ( גּוֹלְדָּה מֵאִיר جولدا مائير born Golda Mabovitch, 3 May 1898 - 8 December 1978 known as Golda Myerson from 1917-1956 The Prime Minister of Israel is the head of the Israeli government and is the most powerful political officer in Israel (the President of Israel being a titular figurehead 1898)
December 10 - Ed Wood, American filmmaker (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Ed Wood redirects here For the film see Ed Wood (film, and for the former British Foreign Secretary see E 1924)
December 11 - Vincent du Vigneaud, American chemist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Vincent du Vigneaud ( May 18, 1901 &ndash December 11, 1978) was an American Biochemist. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. 1901)
December 27 - Houari Boumédiènne, President of Algeria (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Houari Boumédienne (original name Mohamed Ben Brahim Boukharouba) ( August 23, 1932 – December 27, 1978) (هواري بومدين The President is the head of state and chief executive of Algeria, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Algerian armed forces 1932),

Unknown dates

Walter C. Alvarez, American physician (b. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. For his grandson the American geology professor see Walter Alvarez. 1884)
Pankaj Mullick, Bengali composer and singer (b. Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Pankaj Kumar Mullick ( Bangla: পঙ্কজ কুমার মল্লিক Pôngkoj Kumar Mollik) ( 10 May 1905 - 19 February 1904)
Mark A. Shaw, American temperance movement leader and Prohibition Party candidate for vice-president in 1964 (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Mark R Shaw (d June 4, 1978) was a Prohibition Party candidate for the U See also Prohibition, Teetotalism The Temperance Movement attempted to reduce the amount of Alcohol consumed within a community or society in The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of Alcoholic beverages ?)

Ship events

Fields Medalists

Pierre Deligne, Charles Fefferman, Grigory Margulis, Daniel Quillen

Nobel prizes

Templeton Prize

Professor Thomas F. Torrance

Notes

External links

1978 Coin Pictures

The list of ship launches in 1978 includes a chronological list of all Ships launched in 1978. The list of ship commissionings in 1978 includes a chronological list of all Ships commissioned in 1978. The list of ship decommissionings in 1978 includes a chronological list of all Ships decommissioned in 1978. The list of shipwrecks in 1978 includes all Ships sunk foundered grounded or otherwise lost during 1978. Pierre René Viscount Deligne (born 3 October 1944 in Brussels) is a Belgian Mathematician. Charles Louis Fefferman (born April 18, 1949 in Silver Spring Maryland) is an American Mathematician at Princeton University Gregori Aleksandrovich Margulis (Григорий Александрович Маргулис first name often given as Gregory, Grigori or Grigory) (born Daniel Gray ("Dan" Quillen (born June 22, 1940) is an American Mathematician and a Fields Medalist From 1984 to 2006 The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa ( Russian Пётр Леонидович Капица ( July 9, 1894 &ndash April 8, 1984) was an innovative Arno Allan Penzias (born April 26, 1933) is an American Physicist and Nobel laureate in physics. Robert Woodrow Wilson (born January 10, 1936) is an American Astronomer, Nobel laureate in physics, who with Arno Allan The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. Peter Dennis Mitchell ( September 29 1920 &ndash April 10 1992) was a British biochemist who was awarded the 1978 Nobel Prize for Chemistry The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. Werner Arber (born June 3, 1929) is a Swiss Microbiologist and Geneticist. Daniel Nathans ( October 30, 1928 &ndash November 16, 1999) was an American Microbiologist. Hamilton Othanel Smith (born August 23, 1931) is an American Microbiologist and Nobel laureate The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred Isaac Bashevis Singer (יצחק באַשעװיס זינגער (November 21 1902 (see notes below – July 24 1991 was a Nobel Prize -winning Polish -born The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor (מְנַחֵם בְּגִין Mieczysław Biegun Менахем Вольфович Бегин 16 August 1913 – 9 March 1992 was the sixth prime minister of the State of Israel The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, officially named The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (Sveriges riksbanks pris i ekonomisk Herbert Alexander Simon ( June 15, 1916 February 9, 2001) was an American Political scientist whose research ranged Thomas Forsyth Torrance ( 30 August 1913 &ndash 2 December 2007) was a 20th century Protestant Christian Theologian

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