What happened on 18 July 1978?

Discover what happened on 18 July 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

  • Guy Riobé (Catholic bishop)
  • Yevgeny Kibrik (Soviet painter (1906-1978))
  • Archie Boyd Teater (American artist (1901-1978))
  • Claude P. Dettloff (American photographer)
  • Mehmet Bedrettin Köker (Turkish jurist)
  • Igor Hrušovský (Czechoslovak philosopher)
  • Brian Lewis, 2nd Baron Essendon (British racing driver (1903-1978))
  • Vagram Aristakesyan (Soviet ballet master)
  • Lynn B. Griffith (American judge (1886-1978))
  • Jan Schalker (politician)
  • Arthur Gallion (American architect)
  • John Eric Staniland ((1928-1978))
  • Huberta von Bronsart (German biologist, botanist, astronomer (1898-1978))
  • Herbert Jung (mayor)
  • Ján Grünwald
  • Edward Sweetland (British cricketer (1903-1978))
  • Michał Kubacki (Roman Catholic priest)
  • Karl Plesse
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  • Zoran Dietz
  • Hans Nöth ((1925-1978))
  • Ignacy Suwada
  • Tadeusz Andrzejewski ((1912-1978) actor)
  • Ted Shipkey (American football player and coach, basketball coach (1904-1978))
  • Urszula Rzeczkowska
  • Miklós Péter (Hungarian gymnast (1906–1978))
  • Bohumil Holas
  • Vladimir Bogusevich (Soviet archaeologist (1902–1978))
  • Antônio Menezes (Brazilian footballer)