1978 (AD 1978) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1978 (AD 1978) (13)

• Ayumi Hamasaki (Born: 1978-10-02) — Japanese Pop Icon, 'Empress of Pop,' best-selling solo artist in Japan.
• Balabhaskar (Born: 1978-07-10) — Pioneering Indian violinist and composer known for promoting fusion music in South India.
• Ed Wood (Died: 1978-12-10) — Cult filmmaker known for low-budget sci-fi, horror, and sexploitation films.
• Harvey Milk (Died: 1978-11-27) — Pioneering gay rights activist and first openly gay elected official in California.
• John Legend (Born: 1978-12-28) — Pianist, songwriter, and producer whose career spanned multiple major American entertainment awards.
• Josh Hartnett (Born: 1978-07-21) — American actor known for roles in teen films, action epics, and recent resurgence in major productions.
• Joshua Jackson (Born: 1978) — Versatile actor known for roles in Dawson's Creek, Fringe, and Dr. Death.
• Lisa Brennan-Jobs (Born: 1978-05-17) — American writer, daughter of Steve Jobs, known for her early life and connection to Apple.
• Margaret Mead (Died: 1978-11-15) — Pioneering cultural anthropologist known for studies on adolescence and culture.
• Mike Flanagan (filmmaker) (Born: 1978-05-20) — Acclaimed American filmmaker celebrated for deeply atmospheric and character-driven horror.
• Mohsin Naqvi (Born: 1978-10-28) — Pakistani politician and media mogul, serving in key federal and provincial roles.
• Norman Rockwell (Died: 1978-11-08) — Master illustrator capturing the American spirit through everyday life scenes.
• Summer Phoenix (Born: 1978) — American actress and musician, known for her sibling connections and performance career.