What happened on Sunday October 01, 1978?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1978:

• China's Democracy Wall Inaugurated in Beijing The People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party established the 'Democracy Wall' (西单民主墙, Xīdān mínzhǔ qiáng) in Beijing, creating a unique public space where citizens could freely express their opinions through posters on the Xidan Wall, without fear of immediate reprisal.
• Tuvalu Gains Independence from United Kingdom Tuvalu, formerly the British colony of the Ellice Islands, became an independent nation while maintaining an association with the United Kingdom. Sir Toaripi Lauti became the first prime minister, and Sir Fiatau Penitala Teo became the first Governor-General, representing Queen Elizabeth II as the constitutional monarch.
• Comoros Adopts Constitution The nation of Comoros officially adopted its constitution, marking a significant milestone in its political development.
• Voltaic Revolutionary Communist Party Founded The Voltaic Revolutionary Communist Party was established, likely in Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso), signaling political transformation in the region.
• Yankees Lose to Indians, Playoff Implications The New York Yankees suffered a 9-2 defeat against the Cleveland Indians, which forced a critical playoff game with the Boston Red Sox.
• Jane Blalock Wins LPGA Golf Championship Professional golfer Jane Blalock emerged victorious in the LPGA Golden Lights Golf Championship.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Oct. 01, 1978

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1978

October 01, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Cincinnati Bengals - San Francisco 49ers : 12 - 28
• Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 14 - 35
• Houston Oilers - Cleveland Browns : 16 - 13
• Kansas City Chiefs - Buffalo Bills : 13 - 28
• Los Angeles Rams - New Orleans Saints : 26 - 20

October 01, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 274th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1978 can also be written as 10/1/1978 in the US and as 1/10/1978 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1978 in October 1978 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1978:

• Leticia Cline

  American television personality and model known for her work in media and entertainment.

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on October 1st

Famous people died on October 01, 1978:

• Joseph Colombo
• Alfredo Maria Obviar y Aranda

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on October 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1978 was Kiss You All Over by Exile, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Exile - Kiss You All Over
2. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
3. Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
4. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
5. John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1978 was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
2. Boney M - Rasputin
3. Dean Friedman - Lucky Stars
4. John Travolta - Sandy
5. Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
3. L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
4. Michael Henderson - Take Me I'm Yours
5. Stargard - What You Waiting For

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:05 am and setting at 06:59 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1978

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Someone born on October 01, 1978 is:

46 years 6 months old,

or 558 months and 22 days old,

or 2429 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17006 days old,

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

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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

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

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