What happened on Thursday March 02, 1978?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1978:

• First Non-Russian/Non-American in Space Czech cosmonaut Vladimir Remek made history by becoming the first person from a country other than the United States or Soviet Union to travel to space, launched aboard Soyuz 28. This breakthrough symbolized the expanding international participation in space exploration.
• Soyuz 28 Space Mission to Salyut 6 Soyuz 28 spacecraft successfully launched, carrying two cosmonauts to the Salyut 6 space station, marking a significant milestone in international space exploration. The mission included a Soviet cosmonaut and a Czechoslovakian cosmonaut, demonstrating collaborative space efforts during the Cold War era.
• Dallas TV Series Premiere The iconic television series 'Dallas' made its debut on CBS, launching what would become one of the most influential and long-running prime-time soap operas in American television history.
• Rhodesia Attacks Zambia Rhodesian military forces conducted an attack on Zambia, reflecting the ongoing regional tensions and conflicts in southern Africa during the late 1970s.
• Ethiopia Confirms Cuban Military Support Ethiopia officially acknowledged that Cuban soldiers were assisting its troops in a military conflict against Somalian forces in the Ogaden region, highlighting the complex international dynamics of Cold War-era proxy conflicts.
• Controversial Human Cloning Article The New York Post published an article about David Rorvik's controversial book 'The Cloning of Man', which claimed a human had been successfully cloned, sparking significant scientific and ethical debate.
• Charlie Chaplin's Coffin Stolen The coffin of legendary silent film actor Charlie Chaplin was stolen from his grave in Switzerland, creating a bizarre and sensational news story that shocked the entertainment world.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1978

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1978

March 02, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 61st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1978 can also be written as 3/2/1978 in the US and as 2/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

Famous people born on March 02, 1978:

• Jensen Ackles

  Popular American actor best known for his role in the long-running TV series 'Supernatural'.

• Liya Kebede

  Ethiopian model, actress, and designer who has worked internationally and been a UN Goodwill Ambassador.

• Gabby Eigenmann

  Prominent Filipino actor and singer from a well-known entertainment family in the Philippines.

• Sebastian Janikowski

  Polish-born NFL kicker who played for the Oakland Raiders for many years, known for his powerful leg.

• Tomáš Kaberle

  Renowned Czech ice hockey defenseman who played in the NHL for multiple teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs.

• Jim Chalmers

  Australian politician serving as a prominent member of the Australian Labor Party.

• Serena Reinaldi

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on March 2nd

Famous people died on March 02, 1978:

• Mario Pei

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on March 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1978 was (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
2. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
3. Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch
4. Samantha Sang - Emotion
5. Bee Gees - Night Fever

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights
2. Abba - Take A Chance On Me
3. Blondie - Denis
4. Darts - Come Back My Love
5. Rose Royce - Wishing On A Star

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

1. Parliament - Flashlight
2. Enchantment - It's You That I Need
3. Heatwave - Always And Forever
4. Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
5. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 12:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 1978

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Someone born on March 02, 1978 is:

47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 12 days old,

or 2462 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17240 days old,

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

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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

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

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