The American Civil War started in Virginia.
Parliamentary elections were held in Sudan between 2 and 11 February 1978 .. Sudan. Sudan. The People 's Assembly had been increased from 250 to 304 seats , of which 274 were elected and 30 were appointed by President Gaafar Nimeiry .. President. List of heads of state of Sudan. Gaafar Nimeiry. Gaafar Nimeiry. At the time , the Sudanese Socialist Union was the sole legal party , and it won all 274 seats .. Sudanese Socialist Union. Sudanese Socialist Union