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1978 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1978th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 978th year of the 2nd millennium, the 78th year of the 20th century, and the 9th year of the 1970s decade.
February 5–7 – The Northeastern United States blizzard of 1978 hits the New England region and the New York metropolitan area, killing about 100 and causing over US$520 million in damage. February 6 – The first Home Depot opens in Marietta, Georgia. February 8 – United States Senate proceedings are broadcast on radio for the first time. [2]
1978 in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (3 C, 1 P) Pages in category "1978 in the United States" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total.
1977–78 Northern Rugby Football League season / 1978–79 Northern Rugby Football League season 1978 NSWRFL season 28 May – In a horrific accident at Penrith Park , Panther prop John Farragher is left a quadriplegic after breaking his neck in a scrum – the worst accident in rugby league history.
18 November – The British leg of the 1978 Kangaroo tour concludes with Australia winning the Ashes series by defeating Great Britain in the third and deciding Test match in Leeds. 20 November – Buckingham Palace announces that The Prince Andrew is to join the Royal Navy.
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