1978 Age Calculator: See How Old You Would Be and Key Events!

People born in 1978 would be 46 years old today. They've experienced 46 years of significant moments! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've been alive. In 1978, the first test-tube baby, Louise Brown, was born, marking a breakthrough in reproductive technology. The Camp David Accords were signed, leading to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.

What Major Happened in 1978?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1978 when you were 46 years old.

1. Louise Brown, the world's first 'test-tube baby,' was born through in vitro fertilization.
2. The Jonestown massacre occurred, with over 900 members of the Peoples Temple dying in a mass murder-suicide in Guyana.
3. The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, leading to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
4. The first episode of 'Dallas' aired on television.
5. The first successful transatlantic balloon flight was completed by Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman.
6. The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin was introduced in the United States.
7. The first Garfield comic strip was published.
8. The neutron bomb was first produced by the United States.
9. The first Women's World Cup in football (soccer) was held in China.
10. The film 'Grease' was released in theaters.

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