What happened on Sunday July 02, 1978?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1978:

• Amazon Cooperation Treaty Signed Eight South American nations (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela) signed the Amazon Cooperation Treaty (ACT), establishing a landmark international agreement to promote sustainable development, environmental protection, and collaborative management of the Amazon River basin ecosystem.
• Ron Guidry Sets Yankees Record Pitcher Ron Guidry of the New York Yankees achieved a remarkable feat by starting the 1978 baseball season with an impressive 13-0 record, showcasing exceptional pitching performance and contributing to the team's success.
• Jüri Ratas, Estonian Politician Jüri Ratas is a prominent Estonian politician who has served in various key governmental roles, including as Prime Minister of Estonia from 2016 to 2021. He is a member of the Centre Party and has been an influential figure in Estonian politics.
• Récré A2 Children's TV Program Debuts The French television network Antenne 2 launched 'Récré A2', a pioneering children's afternoon television program that would become a significant part of French media entertainment for young audiences during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jul. 02, 1978

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1978

July 02, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1978 can also be written as 7/2/1978 in the US and as 2/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1978 in July 1978 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 1978:

• Joseph Gomis

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people died on July 02, 1978:

• Aris Alexandrou

  Greek poet, translator and novelist (born in 1922).

• Alfredo Conti
• Luca Pietromarchi

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on July 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
2. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
3. Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
4. ABBA - Take A Chance On Me
5. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
3. Marshall Hain - Dancin' In The City
4. Clout - Substitute
5. The Motors - Airport

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1978 was Stuff Like That by Quincy Jones, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
3. Linda Clifford - Runaway Love
4. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
5. Rick James - You And I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 02, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 06:57 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 1978

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Someone born on July 02, 1978 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 21 days old,

or 2442 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17097 days old,

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

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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

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

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