What happened on Thursday June 08, 1978?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1978:

• Howard Hughes Will Forgery Case A Nevada jury rules that the purported will of Howard Hughes is a forgery, marking a significant legal development in the estate of the famous businessman and aviator.
• First Woman to Sail Solo Around Cape Horn Naomi James became the first woman to sail solo around the world via the challenging Cape Horn route. She completed her remarkable journey by arriving in Dartmouth, Devon, after 272 days of sailing, having departed on September 9, 1977.
• Bob Horner MLB Draft The Atlanta Braves select Bob Horner as the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft, a significant moment for the promising young baseball player.
• 51st National Spelling Bee Winner Peg McCarthy wins the 51st National Spelling Bee, demonstrating exceptional spelling skills and knowledge.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1978

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1978

June 08, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 159th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1978 can also be written as 6/8/1978 in the US and as 8/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1978:

• Maria Menounos

  American television personality and journalist who gained prominence through her work with Entertainment Tonight and her early career in...

• Bill Hader

  Acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and critically acclaimed roles in film and television.

• Thomas Thouroude

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on June 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
3. Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
4. Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good
5. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
3. Darts - The Boy From New York City
4. Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
5. The Rolling Stones - Miss You

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
2. The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
3. Heatwave - The Grooveline
4. Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
5. George Duke - Dukey Stick (Part One)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 10:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1978

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Someone born on June 08, 1978 is:

46 years 11 months old,

or 563 months and 6 days old,

or 2448 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17142 days old,

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

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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

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

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