What happened on Friday August 04, 1978?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1978:

• Assassination of PLO Diplomat in Paris On August 4, 1978, Ezzedine Kalak, the Palestine Liberation Organization's (PLO) diplomatic representative to France, was assassinated in Paris. Along with his aide, Adnan Hammad, Kalak was killed in what appeared to be a politically motivated attack. This event underscored the volatile political tensions surrounding the Palestinian diplomatic missions during the late 1970s and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
• Tragic Bus Accident in Quebec On August 4, 1978, a devastating bus accident occurred near Eastman, Quebec, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life. The incident involved a bus that plunged into water, causing the drowning of 40 passengers. Only 7 individuals survived this tragic event, making it one of the most significant transportation disasters in Quebec's history. The accident highlighted critical safety concerns in public transportation and led to subsequent reviews of bus safety standards.

Events in 1978

August 04, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1978

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1978

August 04, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 216th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1978 can also be written as 8/4/1978 in the US and as 4/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1978 in August 1978 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1978:

• Kurt Busch

  Professional NASCAR driver known for his successful racing career in the Cup Series.

• Mick Cain

  American actor with moderate recognition in the entertainment industry.

• Sloane Crosley

  Acclaimed American author known for her humorous and insightful essays and novels.

• Jon Knott

  American baseball player.

• Sandeep Naik

  Indian politician.

• Jeremy Adduono

  Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

• Satoshi Hino

  American-japanese voice actor.

• Siri Nordby

  Norwegian footballer.

• Ricardo Serrano

  Spanish cyclist.

• Per-Åge Skrøder

  Norwegian ice hockey player.

• Luke Allen

  American baseball player (d. 2022).

• Agnė Eggerth

  Lithuanian sprinter.

• Ibán Espadas

  Spanish footballer.

• Alessandro Di Battista
• Marco Bocci

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on August 4th

Famous people died on August 04, 1978:

• Lilja Jur'evna Brik
• Antonio Priolo

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on August 4th

August 04, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1978 was Miss You by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. The Rolling Stones - Miss You
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Frankie Valli - Grease
4. Donna Summer - Last Dance
5. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing

August 04, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 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.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Clout - Substitute
4. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
5. Darts - It's Raining

August 04, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste Of Honey, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Rick James - You And I
4. Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
5. Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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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 04, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 08:50 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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Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1978

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Someone born on August 04, 1978 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 10 days old,

or 2440 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17085 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1978?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 04, 1978.

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