What happened on December 14, 1978?

Headlines from December 14, 1978

• ⛷️ Swiss Men Win Slalom – Martial Donnet and Peter Luescher achieved a stunning 1-2 victory for Switzerland in the World Cup slalom, marking their first win in nine years.
• 🇮🇳 Indira Gandhi Defends – Indira Gandhi delivered a passionate defense in Parliament against expulsion attempts related to past harassment charges.
• 📈 U.S. Car Sales Surge – Sales of American-made cars increased by over 24% in the first ten days of December compared to last year, driven by Ford and GM.
• 💰 New $1 Coin Pressed – The U.S. Mint pressed the first coins featuring a woman's face, honoring Susan B. Anthony, marking a historic milestone.
• 🌍 Italy Joins Monetary Bloc – The Italian Parliament approved entry into the European Monetary System, set to begin on January 1, enhancing economic integration.
• ⚖️ Carter's Arms Treaty Push – The Carter Administration intensified efforts to gain support for a new strategic arms limitation treaty with the Soviet Union.
• 📊 Inflation Talks Begin – Negotiations between the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and trucking companies commence, focusing on inflation guidelines.
• 🧪 Evidence of Gravity Waves – Researchers at the University of Massachusetts reported the first experimental evidence of gravitational waves, a significant scientific breakthrough.
• 🚀 Triple Satellites Launched – Two Triple 7 satellites were launched as part of a secret communications network for U.S., British, and NATO forces.
• 📚 Evolution Exhibit Upheld – A Federal judge ruled that the Smithsonian Institution does not need to display the Bible alongside its evolution exhibit.