June 1978

Thursday 01:

The first international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty are filed.

Friday 09:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens the priesthood to "all worthy men,"ending a 148-year-old policy excluding black men.

Saturday 10:

Costa Rica becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

Monday 12:

David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam" killer in New York City, is sentenced to 365 years in prison for six killings.

Thursday 15:

King Hussein of Jordan marries 26-year-old Lisa Halaby.

Monday 19:

First appearance of the comic strip Garfield.

Thursday 22:

Charon, a satellite of the planet Pluto, is discovered.

Wednesday 28:

The United States Supreme Court, in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke bars quota systems in college admissions.

Friday 30:

Willie McCovey becomes the 12th member of the 500 home run club with a home run at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.