What happened on Thursday July 06, 1978?

Here's what happened on July 06, 1978:

• Israeli Military Activity over West Beirut Israeli jet fighters conducted a provocative aerial maneuver over mostly Muslim West Beirut, escalating regional tensions during a period of significant Middle Eastern conflict.
• Taunton Sleeping Car Fire Tragedy A devastating fire broke out on a sleeping car in Taunton, Somerset, resulting in the tragic death of twelve people and highlighting critical railway safety concerns.
• Birth of Tia and Tamera Mowry Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry were born, who would later become famous American actresses known for their work in television, particularly the sitcom 'Sister, Sister'.

Events in 1978

July 06, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 06, 1978

Newspapers from Jul. 06, 1978

July 06, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 187th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1978 can also be written as 7/6/1978 in the US and as 6/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

July 06, 1978 in July 1978 calendar

Famous people born on July 06, 1978:

• Tamera Mowry

  Tamera Mowry is an American actress best known for her starring role in the popular 90s sitcom 'Sister, Sister' alongside her twin sister...

• Tia Mowry

  Tia Mowry is an American actress who rose to fame through the iconic sitcom 'Sister, Sister', which she starred in with her twin sister...

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on July 6th

Famous people died on July 06, 1978:

• Babe Paley

  Iconic American socialite and fashion trendsetter who was a prominent figure in mid-20th century high society and style circles.

• Renzo Montagna
• Pietro Montana
• Denys Page

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on July 6th

July 06, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
2. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
3. ABBA - Take A Chance On Me
4. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
5. Bob Seger - Still The Same

July 06, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 06, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
3. Marshall Hain - Dancin' In The City
4. Clout - Substitute
5. The Motors - Airport

July 06, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 1978 was Close The Door by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
2. Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
3. Linda Clifford - Runaway Love
4. Rick James - You And I
5. A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 06, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 06, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 06, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 06, 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 July 06, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:45 am and setting at 09:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on July 06, 1978

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Someone born on July 06, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 8 days old,

or 2444 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17114 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 06, 1978?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 06, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 06, 1978.

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