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| Ernest N. Morial becomes first Black Mayor of New Orleans. 70,000 boxing fans watch Muhammad Ali beat Leon Spinks for the Heavyweight title in the Dome. | New Orleans International Airport ranks 23rd in the nation with just over 3 million passengers. | Dick Nolan becomes the sixth Saints coach. His term ends in 1980 with a 15-29-0 record. Seven wins in 1978 is a franchise record at this time. January 15: Superbowl XII Dallas Cowboys defeat Denver Broncos 27-10. |
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