Tuesday August 22, 1978: on this day

August 22, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1978 can also be written as 8/22/1978 in the US and as 22/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1978 in August 1978 calendar

Here's what happened on August 22, 1978:

• Sandinistas occupy national palace in managua nicaragua
• The frente sandinista de liberacion or fsln occupies national palace in nicaragua.
• Nicaraguan revolution: the flsn seizes the national congress of nicaragua, along with over a thousand hostages.
• The district of columbia voting rights amendment is passed by the u.s. congress, although it is never ratified by a sufficient number of states.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 22, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 1978 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 22, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 11:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1978

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Famous people born on August 22, 1978:

• James Corden

  James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

• Vennessa Simmons

  Vennessa Simmons is a highly respected business executive who has held leadership roles in several Fortune 500 companies.

• Keldan Ryder

  Captured raw emotions in black and white photography.

• Emauri Ramirez

  Emauri Ramirez is a rising star in local politics, known for her progressive policies and community engagement.

• Sabriyah Mahmoud

  Sabriyah Mahmoud is an Egyptian businesswoman who has invested in real estate and hospitality.

• Isatu Sesay

  Isatu Sesay is the owner of a thriving catering business in Sierra Leone.

• Alazar Yohannes

  Alazar Yohannes is a renowned business consultant in the Horn of Africa region, advising startups and established companies on growth...

• Jeff Stinco

  Canadian musician (simple plan).

• Ibtisam Mahmoud

  Ibtisam Mahmoud is a renowned business consultant who advises several Fortune 500 companies.

• Menaal Chaudhry

  Menaal Chaudhry is an Indian astronomer who specializes in the study of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life.

• Simmone Kessell

  Simmone Kessell is an Australian actress known for her roles in television series and films.

• Nafeesah Mahmood

  Nafeesah Mahmood is a Pakistani-American scientist specializing in renewable energy research and development.

• Mouhamad Saleh

  Mouhamad Saleh is a Jordanian biologist who specializes in the study of plant genetics and biodiversity.

• Mandy Gonzalez

  Broadway actress known for her roles in 'In the Heights' and 'Wicked'.

• Ioannis Gagaloudis

  Greek basketball player.

• Ed Petrie

  British television presenter.

• Robert Been

  American singer and guitarist (black rebel motorcycle club).

• Mathieu Hanotin
• Irandhir Santos

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

• Dua Lipa

  Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

  Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

• Kristen Wiig

  Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

• Tori Amos

  American singer-songwriter.

• Rodrigo Santoro

  Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

• Richard Armitage

  Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

• Ray Bradbury

  American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

• Honor Blackman

  British actress.

• Micheline Presle

  French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

• Leni Riefenstahl

  Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1978?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 22, 1978.

Famous people died on August 22, 1978:

• Kenyatta Kenyatta

  Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

• Lennex Kenyatta

  Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

• Amarys Kenyatta

  Amarys Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

• Phyllis McGinley

  Phyllis McGinley was an American journalist and poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1961.

• Arvle Bennett

  Influential playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

• Ignazio Silone

  Italian author (fontamara pane e vino), dies at 78.

• Kioko Kenyatta

  Kioko Kenyatta was a Kenyan politician and the brother of the first President of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta.

• Piero Caleffi
• Stefano Pugliese
• Helena Kagan

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

• Colleen Dewhurst

  Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

• Sebastian Cabot

  Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

• Laurelyn Joyner

  Set multiple world records in long jump.

• Dorotea Mackiewicz

  Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

• Antario Dubois

  Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

• Ulyssa Blackwood

  Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

• Fayne Blackwood

  Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

• Arwilda Wimmer

  American actress known for her roles in classic films.

• Yarrow

  Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

• Maridee Clark

  Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

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Holidays on August 22, 1978:

• RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1978:

• International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

August 22, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1978 was Grease by Frankie Valli, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Frankie Valli - Grease
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. The Rolling Stones - Miss You
4. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
5. Foreigner - Hot Blooded

August 22, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Clout - Substitute
4. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
5. Darts - It's Raining

August 22, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1978 was Get Off by Foxy, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Foxy - Get Off
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
4. A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
5. ConFunkShun - Shake And Dance