1978 in Ann Arbor, Michigan

1978
Camp David Accords signed between Israel and Egypt; Sadat and Begin win Nobel Peace Prize
Vietnam attacks Cambodia, Pol Pot regime terminated after murdering over 3 million
Domino’s, Inc. opens its 200th store
Cleveland, OH becomes 1st American city to go into default since the Great Depression
Volkswagon becomes second auto manufacturer to open factory in the U.S.
California approves Proposition 13 reducing property taxes by 60%
Panama Canal turned over to Panama
Susan B. Anthony silver dollar minted
Hubert Humphrey dies of cancer
Dan White assassinates Harvey Milk
World’s first test tube baby, Louise Brown, is born
Abortion is legalized in Italy
Artificial Insulin invented for diabetes patients
Serial Killer, Ted Bundy, captured in Florida
Serial Killer, John Wayne Gacy, captured after murdering 33 young men
Hillside Stranger claims 10th victim
Norman Rockwell dies
Bakke decision by Supreme Court forbids quota systems in college admissions, but affirms affirmative action
Jim Jones and 900 People’s Temple followers commit mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana
Pope Paul VI dies; Pope John Paul I succeeds him, but he dies after 33 days, John Paul II succeeds
Roman Polanski flees to France after pleading guilty to charges of sex with a 13 year old
Woody Allen’s Annie Hall wins Best Picture at the 1978 Academy Awards over Star Wars
Al Unser wins the Indianapolis 500
Alabama 11-1 (AP) and USC 12-1 (UPI) share the 1978 NCAA Football Championship
Billy Sims wins Heisman Trophy
Tom Watson is PGA Tour winner with $362,000 and winning 5 events
Dallas Cowboys defeat Denver Broncos to win Super Bowl
New York Yankees defeat Los Angeles Dodgers in 1978 World Series
Ron Guidry and Nancy Lopez (LPGA) win AP Athletes of the Year
Leon Spinks defeats Mohammed Ali to win Heavyweight Boxing title
Kentucky defeats Duke for NCAA Basketball title
Mark Churella repeats as 150 lbs. NCAA Wrestling Champion
Michigan loses to Washington 27-20 in the Rose Bowl after a furious comeback
Washington Bullets defeat the Seattle Supersonics to win the NBA title
Affirmed wins Triple Crown
Robin Williams’ Mork & Mindy released
6 million dollar man last episode after 5 seasons, 100 episodes, 6 TV movies
First Lady Betty Ford enters addiction clinic for alcohol use

1-Jan-78	Rose Bowl	#4 Michigan is upset by #13 Washington; after trailing 0-27, the Wolverines stage a 20-27 comeback and lose the game on an interception at the 3 yard line with to go
25-Jan-78	Ann Arbor	13.6 inches of snow falls in Ann Arbor
15-Feb-78	Pensacola, FL	Serial killer, Ted Bundy, is captured
23-Feb-78	Grammy's	The Bee Gees (How Deep Is Your Love), The Eagles (Hotel California), Fleetwood Mac, Barbra Streisand (A Star is Born), Debby Boone (You Light Up My Life), John Williams (Star Wars), The Emotions (Best of My Love), Lou Rawls, Thelma Houston and James Taylor (Handy Man) win at the Grammy's
12-Apr-78	Crisler Arena	Jackson Browne
15-Apr-78	Crisler Arena	John Denver
18-May-78	Hill Auditorium	Bob Marley & The Whalers
25-Jul-78	n/a	World's first test tube baby is born
17-Sep-78	n/a	Camp David Peace Treaty signed by Egypt and Israel after 12 days of negotiations
6-Oct-78	Bowen Fieldhouse	Chicago
12-Oct-78	Crisler Arena	Billy Joel
27-Oct-78	Crisler Arena	The Beach Boys
6-Nov-78	Hill Auditorium	Chuck Mangione
12-Nov-78	Crisler Arena	Chicago