Today in History for 17th April 1978
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Historical Events
Events 1 - 4 of 4
- 63,500,000 shares traded on NY stock exchange (record)
- 7th Boston Women's Marathon won by Gayle Barron of Ga in 2:44:52
- 82nd Boston Marathon won by Bill Rodgers of Mass in 2:10:13
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Carl Sagan for "Dragons of Eden"
Famous Birthdays
Birthdays 1 - 2 of 2
- Bilal Abdul-samad, rocker (Boys)
- Jason White, Scottish rugby player
