What Happened on July 4, 1978

• Memphis fire fighters halt 3-day strike under a court order

• Becki Newton, American actress, born in New Haven, Connecticut
• Emile Mpenza, Belgian footballer, born in Zellik, Belgium
• Stephen McNally, British singer and songwriter (BBMak - "Back Here"; 10 Reasons to Live; The Last Arcade), born in Liverpool, England
• Tatyana Jecmenica, Serbian tennis star (1995 Futures-Novi Sad), born in Novi Sad, Serbia
• Vicky Kaya, Greek supermodel and actress, born in Athens, Greece

Holidays: Independence Day (United States)

• #1 Song: Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb
• #1 Song: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John