Do you remember March 1978?
By Scott McEvoy, HealthMarkets Insurance Agency
If you were in high school in 1978, you are likely approaching age 65, which is when you will begin making decisions regarding your Medicare options.
To learn more about your options, give me a call to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation informational meeting.
In the meantime, enjoy recalling these memories from March 1978:
Top 5 Singles – March 15, 1978
#1 “Night Fever” – The Bee Gees
#2 “Stayin’ Alive” – The Bee Gees
#3 “Emotion”– Samantha Sang
#4 “Lay Down Sally” – Eric Clapton
#5 “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” – Andy Gibb
Top-Grossing Movie Week of February 15
“Saturday Night Fever”
March 1978 Events
• By a vote of 3-2, the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals ruled that a life form could be created (in the court’s words) “by what is sometimes referred to as ‘genetic engineering.’” The life form in question was a bacterium created by the General Electric company to consume petroleum, and to be used in cleaning up oil spills.
• U.S. President Jimmy Carter invoked the Taft-Hartley Act to force an end to the United Mine Workers Association (UMWA) strike that had been going on for three months during winter.
• The pay television cable network Showtime became available to cable providers and subscribers across the United States, and a rival to the existing Home Box Office (HBO).
• The first radio episode of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” was broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
• The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 was signed into law by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, restricting American export of nuclear fuels (such as uranium and plutonium) to other nations.
• The U.S. Senate voted 68-32 to approve a treaty between the U.S. and Panama, providing that the Panama Canal would remain neutral territory until full control could be transferred to Panama. Debate began on a second treaty that would transfer control to Panama on December 31, 1999.
• California Jam II was held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, California, attracting more than 300,000 fans, setting a U.S. record for the largest paid attendance to a concert. The show included Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Foreigner, Heart and Santana.
• The long-running CBS variety program “The Carol Burnett Show” presented its 279th and last episode, ending a run of 11 seasons. The final presentation was a two-hour farewell program “A Special Evening with Carol Burnett.” —Source: Wikipedia
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