{"id":1586,"date":"2023-06-26T15:32:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T15:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/musiclegacy\/?page_id=1586"},"modified":"2023-06-26T15:35:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T15:35:08","slug":"class-of-1978","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.cortland.edu\/musiclegacy\/class-of-1978\/","title":{"rendered":"Class of 1978"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The world of music changed forever just as students of the graduating class of 1978 were on their way back to campus. On August 16, 1977, at the age of 42, Elvis Presley died at Graceland. Although initially reported to be a cardiac incident, Elvis\u2019 death was most likely cardiac arrest due to a prolonged and serious drug habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downstate female students, especially those from the NYC area, returned to campus relieved that their summer of terror ended when on August 10th, 1977, 24-year old postal worker David Berkowitz also known as \u201cSon of Sam\u201d was arrested for murder in Yonkers. When police arrived, he proclaimed \u201cOk, you got me.\u201d He is currently serving 6 consecutive life sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By September 7th, President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian Chief of Government, Omar Torrijos, signed the Panama Canal Treaty and Neutrality Treaty guaranteeing Panamanian control of the Panama Canal, taking effect on December 31, 1999. The treaty was seen as an end to the symbol of American \u201cimperialism\u201d and ensuring the Canal acts fairly towards all nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all know that Cortland gets more than its share of snow, but between Sunday February 5th through Tuesday, February 7th in 1978, the Great Northeast Blizzard called \u201cStorm Larry\u201d dumped approximately 20 inches of snow on the Crown City along with winds over 100mph for more than 33 hours. Cortland students being a hardy bunch, we\u2019re not completely sure if all classes were cancelled on Monday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On April 3rd, 1978, Annie Hall dominated the 50th Academy Awards winning Best Picture, Best Director (Woody Allen) and Best Actress (Diane Keaton). Woody Allen did not show up to the Academy Awards and was accepted on Woody\u2019s behalf by actress Cecily Tyson and director King Vidor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Notable Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Elvis Presley Dead<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

August 16, 1977<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

80,000 people flocked to Memphis wo watch the funeral procession of Elvis\u2019 funeral.  President Jimmy Carter sent 300 National Guard troops to keep order.  Leading the procession was a 1977 Cadillac Sedan de Ville, followed by a white 1977 Cadillac hearse carrying Elvis.  The hearse was followed by at least 10 white Cadillacs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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