What happened on Wednesday March 01, 1978?

Here's what happened on March 01, 1978:

• Continental DC-10 Crash at LAX A tragic aviation incident occurred on March 1, 1978, when a Continental DC-10 crashed during takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The flight, bound for Honolulu, had 197 passengers and crew on board. The crash resulted in two fatalities and at least 40 injuries, highlighting the aviation safety challenges of the era.
• Yellowstone Becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site On March 1, 1978, Yellowstone National Park, first established in 1872, was officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This recognition celebrated the park's extraordinary natural beauty, geological significance, and importance in conservation efforts.
• Charlie Chaplin's Coffin Theft On March 1, 1978, the coffin of legendary silent film actor Charlie Chaplin was stolen from a cemetery in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. This bizarre incident shocked the local community and international media, drawing attention to the actor's posthumous legacy.
• Broadway Musical 'Timbuktu!' Opens On March 1, 1978, the musical 'Timbuktu!' premiered at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City. The production would go on to run for 243 performances, showcasing the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the late 1970s.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Mar. 01, 1978

Newspapers from Mar. 01, 1978

March 01, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 60th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1978 can also be written as 3/1/1978 in the US and as 1/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

Famous people born on March 01, 1978:

• Jensen Ackles

  Jensen Ackles is a prominent American actor best known for his lead role as Dean Winchester in the long-running supernatural drama series...

• Liya Kebede

  Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian-born model, actress, and humanitarian who has worked with major fashion brands like Estée Lauder.

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on March 1st

Famous people died on March 01, 1978:

• Paul Scott

  English novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his Raj Quartet novels exploring the complex dynamics of British colonial India.

• Ted Strong
• Léon Azéma

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on March 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1978 was (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
2. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
3. Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch
4. Samantha Sang - Emotion
5. Bee Gees - Night Fever

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights
2. Abba - Take A Chance On Me
3. Blondie - Denis
4. Darts - Come Back My Love
5. Rose Royce - Wishing On A Star

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Parliament - Flashlight
2. Enchantment - It's You That I Need
3. Heatwave - Always And Forever
4. Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
5. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 01, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:51 pm and setting at 11:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on March 01, 1978

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Someone born on March 01, 1978 is:

47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 13 days old,

or 2463 weeks

or 17241 days old,

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

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 1st 2026.

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

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

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