What happened on Sunday March 05, 1978?

Here's what happened on March 05, 1978:

• First Non-Soviet/US Space Traveler Soyuz 28 was launched from the Soviet Union, marking a historic moment as the first space mission to include a cosmonaut from a nation other than the United States or Soviet Union aboard the Salyut 6 space station.
• Rhodesian Transition Agreement Ian Smith, Rhodesia's white prime minister, signed a landmark agreement with three moderate black leaders establishing a transitional government aimed at transferring power and eventually creating Zimbabwe.
• China Adopts New Constitution The 5th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China officially adopted the nation's third Constitution, replacing the previous governmental framework.
• Soviet Space Endurance Record Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Romanenko and Georgy Grechko set a new record for continuous time in outer space, marking their 85th consecutive day aboard the Salyut 6 space station.
• Carter Invokes Taft-Hartley Act U.S. President Jimmy Carter used the Taft-Hartley Act to forcibly end a three-month-long United Mine Workers Association strike during a challenging winter period.
• Landsat 3 Satellite Launch NASA launched the Landsat 3 earth observation satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, continuing the critical earth monitoring program.
• Ethiopia Confirms Cuban Military Support Ethiopia publicly acknowledged receiving military assistance from Cuban troops in its ongoing conflict with Somalia's army in the Ogaden region.
• Rhodesian Invasion of Zambia Rhodesian troops crossed the Zambesi River, launching an offensive into Zambia that resulted in the killing of 38 Zimbabwean nationalist guerrillas while suffering minimal casualties.
• Chicago Daily News Ceases Publication The historic Chicago Daily News, an afternoon newspaper that had been a staple of Chicago journalism since 1876, printed its final edition, marking the end of an era in print media.
• Hello, Dolly! Broadway Musical Performance The musical "Hello, Dolly!" opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater in New York City, commencing a 152-performance run.
• LAV Airliner Tragedy A devastating aviation accident occurred in Venezuela when an LAV HS 748 turboprop crashed into the Caribbean Sea shortly after takeoff from Caracas, resulting in the loss of all 47 passengers and crew.

Events in 1978

March 05, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 05, 1978

Newspapers from Mar. 05, 1978

March 05, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 64th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 05, 1978 can also be written as 3/5/1978 in the US and as 5/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 05, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

Famous people born on March 05, 1978:

• Kimberly McCullough

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Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on March 5th

Famous people died on March 05, 1978:

• Cesare Andrea Bixio
• Toshiko Higashikuni

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on March 5th

March 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 05, 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 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 05, 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 05, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 05, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 05, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 05, 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 05, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:45 am and setting at 03:24 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 05, 1978

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Someone born on March 05, 1978 is:

47 years 1 month old,

or 565 months and 18 days old,

or 2459 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17216 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 05, 1978?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 05, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 05, 1978.

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