1978

1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year of the 197th decade, the 20th century, the 2nd millennium and was starting on a Sunday.

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 * Duran Duran is formed in Birmingham.
 * UB40 is formed in Birmingham.
 * New Edition is formed in Boston.
 * Simple Minds are formed.

January

 * January 9 - A. J. McLean, member of the Backstreet Boys group.

February

 * February 22 - Jenny Frost, past member of the Atomic Kitten group.

April

 * April 7 - Duncan James, member of the Blue group.