On this day

October 14, 1978

Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 11, 1978, covering October 14, 1978.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Grease by Soundtrack

    Grease

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    22
  2. 2
    Album cover for Don't Look Back by Boston

    Don't Look Back

    Boston

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    7
  3. 3
    Album cover for Double Vision by Foreigner

    Double Vision

    Foreigner

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    15
  4. 4
    Album cover for Who Are You by The Who

    Who Are You

    The Who

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    6
  5. 5
    Album cover for Some Girls by The Rolling Stones

    Some Girls

    The Rolling Stones

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    17

Notable Births

Justin Brannan

1978Justin Lee Brannan, American guitarist and songwriter, and politician[†]

Justin Lee Brannan is an American politician and musician. A Democrat, he is the current New York City Councilmember for the 47th district, based in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. A former musician, he was a founding member of the New York City hardcore bands Indecision and Most Precious Blood.

Paul Hunter

1978Paul Hunter, English snooker player (died 2006)[†]

Paul Alan Hunter was an English professional snooker player. He was a three-time Masters champion, winning the event in 2001, 2002, and 2004; on all three occasions, he recovered from a deficit in the final to claim the title on a deciding frame. He also won three ranking events: the Welsh Open in 1998 and 2002, and the 2002 British Open.

1978Jana Macurová, Czech tennis player[†]

Jana Macurová is a former professional Czech tennis player.

1978Steven Thompson, Scottish footballer[†]

Steven Howard Thompson is a Scottish former professional footballer, and current television pundit who played for Dundee United, Rangers, Cardiff City, Burnley and St Mirren. He was also a Scotland international between 2002 and 2004.

Usher (musician)

1978Usher, American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor[†]

Usher Raymond IV is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. With some publications referring to him as the King of R&B, he is recognized as an influential figure in contemporary R&B and pop music. In 1994, Usher released his self-titled debut album at the age of 15. He rose to fame with the release of his second album, My Way (1997), which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Nice & Slow", and the top-two singles: the title track and "You Make Me Wanna...".

Historical Context for October 14, 1978

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