Publisher's Synopsis
This extraordinary book contains over 420 different entries, including one for every single day of 1978. Each entry and record has been fact-checked and cross-referenced to ensure accuracy.Whether it was a water speed world record, a bakers strike, a full-scale invasion of a neighbouring country, Tim Allen's arrest for drug smuggling, the first 'Year of Three Popes' since 1605, or Van Halen 'parachuting' on to a stage in front of 56,000 fans. 'It Happened In 1978' is sure to bamboozle you with facts and information, with a day by day look at what made the year so important.The 365 daily entries include a mix of facts from sports, true crime, politics, war, disasters, nuclear tests, treaties, film, television, and music. Instead of simply listing generic facts, the book goes through 1978 one day at a time. But if you like lists, you'll find 15 pages of them at the back of the book!1978 might have been the year you were born, married, graduated, or a year of personal achievements. However 1978 is special to you, this book is your guide through a 12-month historical guideline of peace, love, war, and evolution.So swap your tea for a Harvey Wallbanger, and lets dive into a year of change.(This 150-page book is written in British English, with American English used only in the descriptions of American locations and terms.)
