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What Happened on June 20, 1978

Historical Events

  • 1st 6 teams of Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL) granted-Iowa, NJ, Milwaukee, Chicago, Minnesota & Dayton

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank Lampard, English soccer midfielder (106 caps; West Ham 148 games, Chelsea 429 games) and manager (Derby, Chelsea, Everton), born in Romford, London
  • LaVar Arrington, American football linebacker (Pro Bowl 2001, 02, 03; Washington Redskins), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Quinton Jackson, stage name Ramage Jackson, American Mixed Martial Artist and professional wrestler, born in Memphis Tennessee

Famous Deaths

  • Karel G Bakker, actor (Coffee House), dies at 66
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights

About June 20, 1978

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 46 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini

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