What happened on August 6, 1978?

Headlines from August 6, 1978

• ♟️ Karpov vs. Korchnoi – World Chess Championship features Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi, raising comparisons to Bobby Fischer's past dominance.
• 🏊 Chandler and Louganis Win – Jennifer Chandler and Greg Louganis achieve significant victories at the AAU national outdoor diving championships.
• 🌍 India's Water Initiative – India aims to supply drinking water to all its villages within five years, addressing a critical need for rural communities.
• 🎭 Oregon Shakespeare Festival – The festival produces 10 plays for nearly a quarter-million attendees, showcasing its success in the theater scene.
• 🌌 Moon Rock Research Threat – Congress considers budget cuts that could jeopardize ongoing research on lunar soil and rocks from the Apollo missions.
• 🎨 Student Art Shows – A critique on the quality of student art shows, highlighting the challenges faced by emerging artists in gaining recognition.
• 🚤 Yachting for Everyone – Yachting evolves, becoming more accessible to the public, shedding its image as an elite sport.
• 🎶 Music Festival Challenges – The Silvermine Guild of Artists faces financial difficulties, raising concerns about the future of its chamber music series.
• 📖 Greek Tragedy Translations – A project aims to recreate Greek tragedies in contemporary English, enhancing accessibility for modern audiences.
• 🏌️ Watson Leads PGA – Tom Watson holds a five-stroke lead in the PGA Championship, with expectations of a competitive finish.