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February 10, 1978

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Headlines from February 10, 1978

SENATE PANEL OFFERS LEGISLATION TO CURB INTELLIGENCE AGENTS

By Nicholas M. Horrock Special to The New York Times

Sen Select Intelligence Com offers legis to protect civil liberties of Amers against interference by intelligence community, and to limit scope of covert operations abroad; if changes become law, they would supersede Pres Carter's exec order on subject (S)

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Praises Bonn's Position

By John Vinocur Special to The New York Times

HAMBURG, West Germany, Feb. 9—President Anwar el‐Sadat of Egypt began a series of consultations with six European leaders today and was told by

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of February 8, 1978, covering February 10, 1978.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Saturday Night Fever by Soundtrack

    Saturday Night Fever

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    25
  2. 2
    Album cover for Foot Loose + Fancy Free by Rod Stewart

    Foot Loose + Fancy Free

    Rod Stewart

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    12
  3. 3
    Album cover for All 'n' All by Earth| Wind & Fire

    All 'n' All

    Earth| Wind & Fire

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    11
  4. 4
    Album cover for News Of The World by Queen

    News Of The World

    Queen

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    12
  5. 5
    Album cover for The Stranger by Billy Joel

    The Stranger

    Billy Joel

    Last week
    9
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    19

Notable Births

Don Omar

1978Don Omar, Puerto Rican rapper, singer, producer, and actor[†]

William Omar Landrón Rivera, known professionally as Don Omar, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is also known as the "King of Reggaeton" by music critics and fans alike. The artist was recognized by Billboard and Rolling Stone as one reggaeton legend. He is often cited as an influence by other Hispanic urban performers.

Historical Context for February 10, 1978

In 1978, the world population was approximately 4,292,097,502 people[†]