Date: October 21, 1978
John Ehrlichman, a former aide to U.S. President Richard Nixon, is released from the Federal Correctional Institution, Safford, Arizona, after serving 18 months for Watergate-related crimes. Date: April 27, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 27 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
The Israel Defense Forces launch Operation Litani, a seven-day campaign to invade and occupy southern Lebanon. Date: March 14, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 14 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1978Tabas Earthquake Kills 15,000 in Iran, September 16, 1978Hilton…
The Saur Revolution begins in Afghanistan, ending the following morning with the murder of Afghan President Mohammed Daoud Khan and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. Date: April 27, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 27 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today)…
The South African Defence Force attacks a SWAPO base at Cassinga in southern Angola, killing about 600 people. Date: May 4, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 4 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1978Cerro Maravilla Murders: Puerto Rican Police Shoot…
The Solomon Islands join the United Nations. Date: September 19, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 19 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1978Blizzard of 1978 Hits New England with 65 mph Winds February 6, 1978FDA Requires Blood Donations Labeled Paid…
Coastal Road massacre: At least 37 are killed and more than 70 are wounded when Fatah hijack an Israeli bus, prompting Israel's Operation Litani. Date: March 11, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 11 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1978Air…