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NYS Assembly approves bill to restore death penalty in state for certain type of murder cases following 6 hrs of debate; vote, 94-51, falls short of 2/3 margin needed to override expected veto (M)
Article describes new breed of Southern politicians who combine old populist positions with uncompromising antiracism (S)
PARIS, March 20---The victory of the Government forces in yesterday's French parliamentary elections was taken almost unanimously as a simple and resounding rebuff to Communism and to the Social-
Illus of Chinese mil observers visiting W Ger Army base in Augustdorf, Westphalia (S)
Justice Dept files perjury charges against co officials Edward J Gerrity Jr and Robert Berrellez; charges stem from their testimony at '73 hearings of Sen multinatl corps subcom concerning ITT involvement in '70 Pres election in Chile; charges are filed 1 day before expiration of statute of limitations; dept at same time indicates it plans no action against ITT chmn Harold S Geneen (M)
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of March 15, 1978, covering March 21, 1978.
Soundtrack
Billy Joel
Eric Clapton
Jackson Browne
Steely Dan
1978Sally Barsosio, Kenyan runner[†]
Sally Barsosio is a Kenyan distance runner. As of 2015, Barsosio is the youngest ever medallist at the World Junior Championships in Athletics, at 14 years and 182 days.
1978Charmaine Dragun, Australian journalist (died 2007)[†]
Charmaine Margaret Dragun was an Australian broadcast journalist and presenter. She was a co-anchor on Ten Eyewitness News. Dragun, who had been diagnosed with depression and had a history of anorexia, committed suicide in 2007.
1978Kevin Federline, American dancer and television personality[†]
Kevin Earl Federline,, also known as K-Fed, is an American dancer, actor, and DJ. He is known for his two-year marriage to American singer Britney Spears and the public child custody battle that followed their divorce. In 2006, Federline released a debut album, Playing with Fire, which was panned by critics as one of the worst albums ever released. He has since made a number of television and film appearances, and also worked as a DJ.
1978Cristian Guzmán, Dominican baseball player[†]
Cristian Antonio Guzmán is a Dominican former professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Washington Nationals, and Texas Rangers.
1978Joyce Jimenez, Filipino movie and TV actress[†]
Joyce Herrín Reintegrado-Egbalic, popularly known by her screen name Joyce Jimenez is an American-born former Filipino actress.
1978Mohammad Rezaei, Iranian wrestler[†]
Mohammad Rezaei is an Iranian wrestler.
1978Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, President of Ireland (born 1911)[†]
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician, judge and barrister who served as the president of Ireland from December 1974 to October 1976.
In 1978, the world population was approximately 4,292,097,502 people[†]