What happened on Saturday November 04, 1978?

Here's what happened on November 04, 1978:

• 1978 United States Presidential Election The United States presidential election was held, with Jimmy Carter (Democratic Party) defeating Republican candidate Ronald Reagan. This election marked a significant moment in American political history, with Carter winning the presidency and serving from 1977 to 1981.
• Iranian Student Protests Iranian troops fired on anti-Shah student protesters near Tehran University, escalating tensions during the lead-up to the Iranian Revolution. This violent confrontation highlighted the growing political unrest and opposition to the Shah's regime.
• MLB Free-Agent Draft The 3rd annual reentry free-agent draft took place, featuring notable baseball players Pete Rose, Tommy John, and Darrell Evans becoming available for team negotiations. This draft was crucial in reshaping team rosters and player market dynamics.
• Solar Energy Legislation The Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978 was enacted, marking a significant milestone in U.S. renewable energy policy and supporting research into solar technology.
• Soviet Nuclear Testing The USSR conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Nov. 04, 1978

Newspapers from Nov. 04, 1978

November 04, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 308th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 04, 1978 can also be written as 11/4/1978 in the US and as 4/11/1978 in UK and Europe.

November 04, 1978 in November 1978 calendar

Famous people born on November 04, 1978:

• Francesco Testi

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on November 4th

Famous people died on November 04, 1978:

• Adhemar Serpa

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on November 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 04, 1978 was You Needed Me by Anne Murray, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

1. Anne Murray - You Needed Me
2. Donna Summer - MacArthur Park
3. Little River Band - Reminiscing
4. Foreigner - Double Vision
5. Kenny Loggins - Whenever I Call You Friend

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 04, 1978 was Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

1. The Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap
2. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
3. Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
4. John Travolta - Sandy
5. The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 04, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

1. Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
2. Ashford & Simpson - It Seems To Hang On
3. The Jacksons - Blame It On The Boogie
4. Barry White - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
5. Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 4th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 04, 1978 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 04, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:14 am and setting at 09:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on November 04, 1978

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Someone born on November 04, 1978 is:

46 years 6 months old,

or 558 months and 10 days old,

or 2427 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16993 days old,

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

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 4th 2025.

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

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

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