What happened on 29 June 1978?

Discover what happened on 29 June 1978 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Erik Hedenby (Swedish politician)
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  • Baldassarre Buffa (Italian psychiatrist and politician)
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  • Juke Boy Bonner (American blues singer, harmonica player, and guitarist (1932–1978))
  • Erhard Asmus (German author)
  • Bob Crane (American actor, drummer, radio host, and disc jockey (1928–1978))
  • André Chapelon (French steam locomotive engineer (1892–1978))
  • Roparz Hemon (Breton writer (1900–1978))
  • Kurt Knodt (German politician (1909-1978))
  • Heinz Heger (Austrian non-fiction writer and writer (1914-1978))
  • Aldo Ferraresi (Italian musician (1902-1978))
  • Clarence Hailey Long (American rancher)
  • Dennis E. Puleston (American archaeologist (1940-1978))
  • Harvey B. Knudson (American politician (1903–1978))
  • Miroslav Hák (Czech photographer (1911-1978))
  • Otho Nicholson (British politician (1891-1978))
  • Otto Timm (American stunt aviator (1893-1978))
  • Sir Harry Jephcott, 1st Baronet (British businessman (1891–1978))
  • Komako Shimazaki
  • Dmytro Holovko (painter (1905-1978))
  • Mark Rubinstein (Soviet geologist)
  • Galaktions Iļjins (Latvian politician)
  • Arif Heydarov (Azerbaijani general)
  • Veli-Matti Kaitala (Finnish actor)
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  • Karl Schuster
  • Alexander Klingspor (Danish painter (1897-1978))
  • William Divers (Australian politician)
  • Edoardo Malusardi (Italian politician (1889-1978))
  • René Thys (Belgian painter)
  • Sir Hector Lethbridge, 6th Baronet ((1898-1978))
  • Sylvia Heidemann (actress)
  • Jaroslav Vojtek
  • Friedrich Kõlli (Estonian translator, journalist and publisher)
  • Jaroslav Ovčáček
  • Jan Richter
  • Jean Audu (French veterinarian and politician)