1978 in History

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1978 korean air lines flight 902 was shot down after violating so 04 20

1978

Korean Air Lines Flight 902 was shot down after violating Soviet airspace and was forced to make an emergency landing

Korean Air Lines Flight 902 was shot down after violating Soviet airspace and was forced to make an emergency landing

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1978

American serial killer David Berkowitz, popularly known as the "Son of Sam", was sentenced to 25-years-to-life in prison

American serial killer David Berkowitz, popularly known as the "Son of Sam", was sentenced to 25-years-to-life in prison

1978

King Hussein of Jordan married American Lisa Halaby, who became known as Queen Noor of Jordan (pictured)

King Hussein of Jordan married American Lisa Halaby, who became known as Queen Noor of Jordan (pictured)

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1978

The rainbow flag (original version pictured) representing gay pride was first flown at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day

The rainbow flag (original version pictured) representing gay pride was first flown at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day

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1978

In Regents of the University of California v

In Regents of the University of California v

1978 president moktar ould daddah of mauritania is ousted in a bl 07 10

1978

Moktar Ould Daddah, the first president of Mauritania, was ousted in a coup d'état led by Mustafa Ould Salek.

Moktar Ould Daddah, the first president of Mauritania, was ousted in a coup d'état led by Mustafa Ould Salek.