What happened on Tuesday August 08, 1978?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1978:

• Pioneer-Venus 2 Mission Launch NASA launched the Pioneer-Venus 2 spacecraft from Cape Canaveral, carrying five sophisticated atmospheric probes designed to study the complex atmospheric conditions of Venus. This mission was a critical part of humanity's early exploration of our neighboring planet, aimed at understanding its extreme environmental characteristics.
• MOVE Confrontation in Philadelphia A violent confrontation occurred in Philadelphia's Powelton Village between local police and members of the radical urban liberation group MOVE, resulting in the deaths of three group members. This incident highlighted the intense racial and political tensions in urban America during the late 1970s.

Events in 1978

August 08, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1978

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1978

August 08, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1978 can also be written as 8/8/1978 in the US and as 8/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1978 in August 1978 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 1978:

• Louis Saha

  Prominent French professional footballer who played for top clubs like Manchester United and Everton, and represented France's national team...

• Countess Vaughn

  American actress and singer best known for her role in the popular 90s sitcom 'Moesha', who successfully transitioned between television...

• Guillaume Gomez (chef)

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on August 8th

August 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
2. Frankie Valli - Grease
3. Donna Summer - Last Dance
4. The Rolling Stones - Miss You
5. Foreigner - Hot Blooded

August 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

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 08, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1978 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 10:23 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 08, 1978

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Someone born on August 08, 1978 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 6 days old,

or 2440 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17081 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1978?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1978.

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