Historical Events
- A sleeping car catches fire in Taunton, Somerset killing twelve people
- Israeli jet fighters swooped over mostly Muslim West Beirut
Famous Birthdays
- Kevin Senio, New Zealand rugby player, born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Tamera Mowry, American twin actress (Sister, sister), born in Gelnhausen, West Germany
- Tia Mowry, American twin actress (Sister, sister), born in Gelnhausen, West Germany
Famous Weddings
Tammy Wynette
American country singer Tammy Wynette (36) weds American record producer George Richey (42) in Florida (her 5th husband, his 3rd wife) until he death in 1998
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About July 6, 1978
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb
#1 Song: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
