United Airlines Flight 173 Crashes Near Portland, Killing 10 December 28, 1978

In Zaire, rebels occupy the city of Kolwezi, the mining center of the province of Shaba (now known as Katanga); the local government asks the US, France and Belgium to restore order. Date: May 12, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 12 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅…

The last Volkswagen Beetle made in Germany leaves VW's plant in Emden. Beetle production in Latin America continues until 2003. Date: January 19, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 19 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1978Blizzard of 1978 Hits New…

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…

Charon, the first of Pluto's satellites to be discovered, was first seen at the United States Naval Observatory by James W. Christy. Date: June 22, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 22 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1978Double Eagle II…

Spain becomes a democracy after 40 years of fascist dictatorship. Date: December 27, 1978 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 27 📅 Events on this day in 1978 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1978First Ascent of Mount Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen, May 8, 1978Coastal Road Massacre: 37 Killed,…