What happened on Tuesday February 07, 1978?

Here's what happened on February 07, 1978:

• Historic Panama Canal Treaty Debate Begins The United States Senate commenced its longest debate in history, discussing the ratification of the Panama Canal Treaty, a pivotal moment in U.S.-Panama diplomatic relations.
• J.R. Jayewardene Becomes President of Sri Lanka J.R. Jayewardene transitioned from Prime Minister to become the second President of Sri Lanka, guiding the nation's governmental transformation from a parliamentary to a presidential system.
• 1978 Winter Olympics Open in Innsbruck The 1978 Winter Olympics officially commenced in Innsbruck, Austria, marking a significant international sporting event during the Cold War era.
• Canada Expels Soviet Diplomats Canadian Secretary of State for External Affairs Don Jamieson ordered 11 Soviet officials to leave Canada after discovering attempted espionage targeting a Royal Canadian Mounted Police official.
• Ethiopian Military Offensive in Ogaden Desert Ethiopia launched a significant military offensive in the Ogaden desert region, which was part of the ongoing conflict with Somalia over territorial control.
• William H. Webster Confirmed as FBI Director U.S. federal appeals court judge William H. Webster was confirmed by the Senate as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), set to be sworn in on February 23.
• Budd Company Introduces SPV-2000 Railcar The Budd Company showcased its innovative self-propelled railcar, the SPV-2000, at a conference in Philadelphia, representing a significant advancement in transportation technology.

Events in 1978

February 07, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 07, 1978

Newspapers from Feb. 07, 1978

February 07, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 38th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 07, 1978 can also be written as 2/7/1978 in the US and as 7/2/1978 in UK and Europe.

February 07, 1978 in February 1978 calendar

Famous people born on February 07, 1978:

• Ashton Kutcher

  Prominent American actor, producer, and entrepreneur known for his roles in 'That '70s Show' and 'Two and a Half Men'.

• David Aebischer

  Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the NHL for several teams including the Colorado Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens.

• Daniel Van Buyten

  Belgian professional footballer who played as a defender for Bayern Munich and the Belgian national team, known for his tall stature and...

• Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

  Prominent Nigerian actress and singer, widely recognized as one of the most influential African actresses with a significant impact on...

• Jackson Chanet
• Marie Laissus

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on February 7th

Famous people died on February 07, 1978:

• Dimitrie Cuclin
• Francisco Simón Calvet

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on February 7th

February 07, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 07, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
2. Randy Newman - Short People
3. Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
4. Queen - We Are The Champions
5. Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are

February 07, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 07, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Abba - Take A Chance On Me
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Figaro
3. Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keely - If I Had Words
4. Darts - Come Back My Love
5. Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking

February 07, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 07, 1978 was Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Stargard - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
2. Heatwave - Always And Forever
3. Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
4. Natalie Cole - Our Love
5. Raydio - Jack And Jill

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 7th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 07, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 07, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 07, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 07, 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 February 07, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:40 am and setting at 06:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on February 07, 1978

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Someone born on February 07, 1978 is:

47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 16 days old,

or 2463 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17242 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 07, 1978?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 07, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 07, 1978.

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