Date: December 11, 1978
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)…
Australian civilian pilot Frederick Valentich vanishes over the Bass Strait south of Melbourne, after reporting contact with an unidentified aircraft. Date: October 21, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 21 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1978Israel Defense Forces Launch Operation…
The District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment is passed by the U.S. Congress, although it is never ratified by a sufficient number of states. Date: August 22, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 22 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1978Ken…
Soviet satellite Kosmos 954, with a nuclear reactor on board, burns up in Earth's atmosphere, scattering radioactive debris over Canada's Northwest Territories. Only 1% is recovered. Date: January 24, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
The Landsat 3 is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Date: March 5, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 5 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1978Los Alfaques Disaster: Gas Truck Explosion Kills 216 Tourists, July 11, 1978Camp David…
The Crown of St. Stephen (also known as the Holy Crown of Hungary) goes on public display after being returned to Hungary from the United States, where it was held after World War II. Date: January 31, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 31 📅 Events on this day in…