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see horoscope and birth chart for August 03, 1978What happened on Thursday, August 3, 1978?
About August 3rd, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: Ezzedine Kalak, a prominent figure in the Lebanese political landscape, was assassinated on August 3, 1978. His death was part of the ongoing violence and political turmoil in Lebanon during this period.
- Day of the week: August 3rd, 1978 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #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 03, 1978: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 03, 1978?
- Who was born on August 03, 1978?
- August 03, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- August 03, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- August 03, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 03, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 03, 1978?
- Back in 1978
August 03, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 03, 1978:
- Assassination of Ezzedine Kalak Ezzedine Kalak, a prominent figure in the Lebanese political landscape, was assassinated on August 3, 1978. His death was part of the ongoing violence and political turmoil in Lebanon during this period. source: reuters.com
- Assassination of PLO Diplomat in Paris On August 3, 1978, Ezzedine Kalak, the Palestine Liberation Organization's representative in Paris, was assassinated along with his aide, Adnan Hammad, at the PLO office in Paris. The attack was attributed to the Abu Nidal Organization, a Palestinian faction. source: en.wikipedia.org
- US Music Chart Topper On August 3, 1978, the number one song on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart was "Miss You" by The Rolling Stones. This track was part of their 1978 album "Some Girls" and marked a significant hit in their discography. source: birthdayjams.com
- UK music chart topper On August 3, 1978, the UK music charts saw a new number one single, reflecting the popular music trends of the time. This period was marked by the rise of punk and disco music in the UK. source: bbc.co.uk
- Mariusz Jop - Polish Footballer Mariusz Jop is a Polish professional football (soccer) player, noted for his contributions to Polish sports during the late 20th century.
- Astronomical Event: New Moon On August 3, 1978, the moon was in its New Moon phase, a regular astronomical occurrence marking the beginning of a lunar cycle.
August 03, 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 03, 1978?
August 03, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 215th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 03, 1978 can also be written as 8/3/1978 in the US and as 3/8/1978 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 03, 1978?
Famous people born on August 03, 1978:
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Shanelle Workman
August 03, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
August 03, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 03, 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 03, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 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 03, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 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 03, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 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 03, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd 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 03, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 03, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 03, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:34 am and setting at 08:18 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 03, 1978 is:
48 years old,
or 576 months
or 2504 weeks and 4 days old,
or 17532 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1978?
There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 3rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1978?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 03, 1978.
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Back in 1978
Why 1978 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 3, 1978, a 1978 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 3, 1978 includes Assassination of Ezzedine Kalak, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 3, 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 3, 1978 included The Deer Hunter, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 3, 1978 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Shanelle Workman, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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