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Amer Bar Assn conv approves resolution urging Fed legis to prohibit employers from denying sick leave or disability benefits to pregnant women; new position, if adopted by Cong, would reverse '77 Sup Ct ruling (M)
Deputy Mayor for Finance Philip L Toia, reacting to Police Comr Robert J McGuire's public call for pay raise for police officers, describes himself as 'furious' and accuses McGuire of raising 'false expectations' in suggesting that financially pressed city could afford increases (M)
Annual meeting, Washington, DC (S)
analysis of situation in Horn of Africa notes USSR's willingness to rush to Ethiopia's aid has increased Soviet prestige; notes US is under mounting pressure--both from Arab countries abroad and conservatives at home--to meet Soviet challenge and come to Somalia's aid (M)
US intelligence officials say Soviet Air Force units have begun to assist in air defense of Cuba, apparently to free Cuban pilots for combat in Ethiopian-Somalia conflict in Horn of Africa; although White House spokesman refuses comment, knowledgeable officials say Soviet pilots in MIG interceptors have begun flying air defense missions over Cuba; some officials say Moscow might be in process of taking over Cuba's entire air defense (M)
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of February 8, 1978, covering February 14, 1978.
Soundtrack
Rod Stewart
Earth| Wind & Fire
Queen
Billy Joel
1978Danai Gurira, American-Zimbabwean actress[†]
Danai Jekesai Gurira is a Zimbabwean-American actress, playwright, and activist. She is known for her starring roles as Michonne in the AMC horror drama franchise The Walking Dead and Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her films have grossed $6.98 billion dollars, making her the seventh highest-grossing actress of all time.
1978Richard Hamilton, American basketball player[†]
Richard Clay "Rip" Hamilton is an American former professional basketball player and current basketball analyst for CBS Sports HQ. Hamilton played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is best known for his nine-year stint with the Detroit Pistons, where he was a three-time All-Star. He helped lead the Pistons to six straight Eastern Conference Finals appearances, back to back NBA Finals appearances, their best record in franchise history and the 2004 NBA championship.
1978Darius Songaila, Lithuanian basketball player and coach[†]
Darius Songaila is a Lithuanian professional basketball coach and former player. He serves as an assistant coach for Manisa Basket of Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). He has represented the Lithuania national team. He played at the power forward and center positions.
In 1978, the world population was approximately 4,292,097,502 people[†]