What happened on Saturday December 02, 1978?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1978:

• Formation of Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation Heng Samrin and 70 other dissidents formed the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation in Kratié province, near the Vietnamese border. This organization would play a crucial role in overthrowing the brutal Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot in 1979, with significant support from Vietnam.
• Iranian Revolution: Anti-Shah Protests in Tehran Massive anti-Shah demonstrations erupted in Tehran, with protesters chanting "Allah is great", signaling growing momentum in the Iranian Revolution against Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's regime.
• Tragic Refugee Boat Sinking off Malaysian Coast A catastrophic maritime disaster occurred when an overloaded boat carrying Vietnamese refugees sank in rough seas, resulting in the tragic loss of 130 lives. 148 refugees managed to survive by swimming ashore or being rescued, highlighting the desperate conditions of Southeast Asian refugees during this period.
• Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand Top Charts The iconic duet "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" by Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand reached #1 on the music charts, showcasing the powerful musical collaboration between two of the era's most renowned singers.
• Birth of Nelly Furtado Nelly Furtado, the acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter known for hit songs like 'Promiscuous' and the album *Loose*, was born in Victoria, British Columbia, marking the beginning of a significant musical career.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Dec. 02, 1978

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 1978

December 02, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 336th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1978 can also be written as 12/2/1978 in the US and as 2/12/1978 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1978 in December 1978 calendar

Famous people born on December 02, 1978:

• Nelly Furtado

  Grammy Award-winning Portuguese-Canadian pop singer known for her versatile musical style and international hits like 'I'm Like a Bird' and...

• Chris Wolstenholme

  Bass guitarist of the internationally acclaimed rock band Muse, known for his distinctive playing style and contributions to the band's...

• Kimberly Mays

  Subject of a landmark legal case involving a hospital baby swap, which sparked significant debate about parental rights and identity.

• Maëlle Ricker

  Canadian Olympic snowboarder who has achieved significant success in her competitive career.

• Jason Collins

  Professional basketball player known for being the first openly gay athlete in a major North American team sport.

• Andrew Ryan

  Australian rugby league player and sportscaster.

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on December 2nd

Famous people died on December 02, 1978:

• Giorgio Capecchi

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on December 2nd

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 1978 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 08:23 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 02, 1978

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Someone born on December 02, 1978 is:

46 years 4 months old,

or 556 months and 21 days old,

or 2420 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16944 days old,

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

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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

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

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