September 1978

Tuesday 05:

Camp David Accords: Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat begin peace process at Camp David, Maryland.

Friday 15:

Muhammad Ali beats Leon Spinks for the world heavyweight boxing title.

Sunday 17:

The Camp David Accords were signed by Israel and Egypt.

Tuesday 19:

Newspaper boy Carl Bridgewater is shot dead after disturbing burglars at a farm, leading to famous murder trial.

Monday 25:

PSA Flight 182, a Boeing 727, collides in mid-air with a Cessna 172 and crashes in San Diego, California, resulting in the deaths of 144 people.