Foreign Minister Appointment
Is appointed Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1978 in Sweden
Explore 10 historical events and records for Sweden in 1978.
Historical records for Sweden in 1978
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October
Swedish Foreign Ministry Leadership
Takes Cabinet responsibility for Swedish foreign policy.
December
Japan NPT Safeguards Procedures Enter Force
Exchanges notes bringing into force subsidiary arrangements implementing Japan's NPT safeguards agreement.
Other events (month unknown)
First Major Nuclear Safety Training Course
The IAEA holds its first major training course devoted entirely to nuclear safety at Argonne.
Foreign Secretary of Sweden
Appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs
French Open
Winner of the French Menss Singles Tennis Championship, 3rd time
Only Swedish Goal at Argentina Finals
Sjöberg scored Sweden's only goal of the 1978 World Cup, in a group-stage draw with Brazil.
Prime Minister of Sweden
Appointed Prime Minister of Sweden
Third World Cup Tournament
Hellström kept goal for Sweden in Argentina and completed a third successive World Cup appearance.
Wimbledon
Winner of the Wimbledon Menss Singles Tennis Championship, 3rd time
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