What happened on Saturday, December 2, 1978?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1978:

• Iranian Revolution: Anti-Shah protests in Tehran On December 2, 1978, large-scale protests against the Shah of Iran took place in Tehran, marking a significant moment in the Iranian Revolution. These protests were part of a broader movement that ultimately led to the overthrow of the Shah in 1979. source: bbc.com
• Tragic refugee boat sinking off Malaysian coast On December 2, 1978, a refugee boat sank off the coast of Malaysia, resulting in a significant loss of life. This incident highlighted the dangers faced by refugees attempting to flee conflict and persecution in their home countries. source: theguardian.com
• Formation of Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation On December 2, 1978, the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation was formed in response to the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. This coalition aimed to unite various factions against the oppressive government and ultimately led to the fall of the Khmer Rouge. source: bbc.com
• Refugee boat capsizes off Malaysia, 142 missing On December 2, 1978, a boat carrying Vietnamese refugees capsized in the South China Sea near Pantai Ru, Malaysia, after being denied permission to dock. The incident resulted in 142 people being drowned or missing, with 148 survivors rescued. This was the fourth such incident in ten days, highlighting the perilous journey of refugees fleeing Vietnam. source: washingtonpost.com
• 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?

LIFE magazines from December 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

  Nelly Furtado is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for her eclectic musical style and international hits like 'I'm Like a Bird' and 'Promiscuous.' She emerged as a prominent figure in the early 2000s for blending pop, folk, R&B, and Latin influences in her music. [bio]

• 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.

• Maelle Ricker

  Canadian Olympic gold medalist snowboarder, renowned for her exceptional achievements in winter sports.

• 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:

47 years 8 months old,

or 572 months and 2 days old,

or 2487 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17412 days old,

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

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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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