What happened on Friday December 01, 1978?

Here's what happened on December 01, 1978:

• Carter Expands National Park System US President Jimmy Carter significantly expanded environmental conservation efforts by more than doubling the size of the national park system, a landmark decision in US environmental policy that protected vast areas of natural landscape and wildlife habitats.
• Rodney Hogg's Test Cricket Debut Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg made his Test cricket debut against England at the Gabba in Brisbane, marking the beginning of a significant career in international cricket. He notably dismissed high-profile England openers Graham Gooch and Geoff Boycott in his first match, signaling his potential as a formidable bowler.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs that were characteristic of the geopolitical tensions of the late 1970s.
• Arlberg Strassentunnel Opens Austria inaugurated the Arlberg Strassentunnel, the world's longest road tunnel at the time, stretching 14 kilometers (8.7 miles). This engineering achievement significantly improved transportation infrastructure in the Alpine region.

Events in 1978

December 01, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 01, 1978

Newspapers from Dec. 01, 1978

December 01, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 335th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1978 can also be written as 12/1/1978 in the US and as 1/12/1978 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1978 in December 1978 calendar

Famous people born on December 01, 1978:

• Gael Garcia Bernal

  Gael García Bernal is a renowned Mexican actor, director, and producer known for his powerful performances in international cinema.

• Mat Kearney

  Mat Kearney is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of folk, pop, and hip-hop influences.

• Clay Aiken

  Clay Aiken is an American singer, television personality, and political activist who rose to fame as a runner-up on American Idol.

• Camille Cottin (comedian)
• Stefan Kapicic
• James McKenzie Robinson
• Jen Psaki

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on December 1st

December 01, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1978 was You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
2. Donna Summer - MacArthur Park
3. Ambrosia - How Much I Feel
4. Chic - Le Freak
5. Gino Vannelli - I Just Wanna Stop

December 01, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1978 was Mary's Boy Child by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
2. Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
3. The Village People - YMCA
4. The Barron Knights - A Taste Of Aggro
5. The Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven

December 01, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Chic - Le Freak
2. Barry White - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
3. Rick James - Mary Jane
4. Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
5. Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 01, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 01, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 December 01, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:02 am and setting at 07:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on December 01, 1978

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Someone born on December 01, 1978 is:

46 years 5 months old,

or 557 months and 13 days old,

or 2423 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16966 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1978?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 01, 1978.

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