What happened on Wednesday August 02, 1978?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1978:

• Love Canal Toxic Contamination Emergency The New York State Health Commissioner declared a public health emergency in Niagara Falls due to severe toxic contamination of the water supply, particularly in the Love Canal neighborhood. Over 1,000 residential properties and an elementary school were affected, marking a significant environmental and health crisis that would become a landmark case in environmental justice.
• Assassination of PLO Diplomat in Paris Ezzedine Kalak, the Palestine Liberation Organization's diplomatic representative to France since 1973, was assassinated in Paris along with his aide, Adnan Hammad. The attack was carried out by two members of the Abu Nidal Organization, Hatem Husni and Kayad Assad, who entered the PLO office and shot Kalak and Hammad to death, highlighting the intense political tensions of the era.
• Carlos Chávez, Mexican Composer Dies Carlos Chávez, renowned Mexican composer, conductor, and music educator, passed away. A pivotal figure in 20th-century classical music, Chávez was known for integrating indigenous Mexican musical traditions with modernist compositional techniques.

Events in 1978

August 02, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1978

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1978

August 02, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1978 can also be written as 8/2/1978 in the US and as 2/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1978 in August 1978 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1978:

• Dhani Harrison

  Dhani Harrison is a musician, singer, and the son of Beatles legend George Harrison, known for his musical career and preservation of his...

• Maccio Capatonda

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1978:

• Carlos Chávez

  Mexican journalist and composer, mexican symphonic orchestra was founded by mexican conductor.

• Antony Noghès

  Monaco grand prix was founded by a french-monacan businessman (d. 1978).

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1978 was Miss You by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. The Rolling Stones - Miss You
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Frankie Valli - Grease
4. Donna Summer - Last Dance
5. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing

August 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

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 02, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste Of Honey, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Rick James - You And I
4. Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
5. Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:41 am and setting at 07:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1978

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Someone born on August 02, 1978 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 12 days old,

or 2441 weeks

or 17087 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1978?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 02, 1978.

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