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see horoscope and birth chart for August 02, 1978What happened on Wednesday, August 2, 1978?
About August 2nd, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 2, 1978, the Love Canal neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, was declared a federal emergency site due to toxic waste contamination. This event highlighted the dangers of hazardous waste and led to significant changes in environmental policy in the United States.
- Day of the week: August 2nd, 1978 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Miss You by The Rolling Stones
- #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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- August 02, 1978: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 02, 1978?
- Who was born on August 02, 1978?
- August 02, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- August 02, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 02, 1978?
- Back in 1978
August 02, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 02, 1978:
- Love Canal toxic contamination emergency On August 2, 1978, the Love Canal neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, was declared a federal emergency site due to toxic waste contamination. This event highlighted the dangers of hazardous waste and led to significant changes in environmental policy in the United States. source: epa.gov
- Carlos Chávez, Mexican composer dies Carlos Chávez, a prominent Mexican composer and conductor, passed away on August 2, 1978. He was known for his contributions to classical music and for promoting Mexican music and culture internationally. source: britannica.com
August 02, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1978
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What day of the week was August 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.
Who was born on August 02, 1978?
Famous people born on August 02, 1978:
![Dhani Harrison]()
Dhani HarrisonDhani Harrison is a musician, singer, and the son of Beatles legend George Harrison, known for his musical career and preservation of his...
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Maccio Capatonda
August 02, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1978:
![Antony Noghès]()
Antony NoghèsMonaco grand prix was founded by a french-monacan businessman (d. 1978).
![Carlos Chávez]()
Carlos ChávezMexican journalist and composer, mexican symphonic orchestra was founded by mexican conductor.
August 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 02, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Frankie Valli - Grease
- Donna Summer - Last Dance
- 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.
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Clout - Substitute
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- 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.
- A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Rick James - You And I
- Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
- Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
August 02, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 02, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Someone born on August 02, 1978 is:
47 years 11 months old,
or 575 months and 26 days old,
or 2503 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17527 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1978?
There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 2nd 2026.
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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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Back in 1978
Why 1978 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 2, 1978, a 1978 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 2, 1978 includes Love Canal toxic contamination emergency, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 2, 1978 included “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 2, 1978 included The Deer Hunter, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 2, 1978 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Dhani Harrison, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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