What happened on Sunday October 08, 1978?

Here's what happened on October 08, 1978:

• Jonestown Mass Suicide The tragic Jonestown mass suicide began, where over 900 members of the Peoples Temple cult, led by Jim Jones in Guyana, were forced to consume cyanide-laced Flavor Aid. This event represented the largest loss of American civilian life in a single incident until the September 11 attacks.
• Daniel arap Moi Becomes President of Kenya Daniel arap Moi assumed the presidency of Kenya, marking a significant transition in the country's political leadership and setting the stage for his long-ruling era that would last until 2002.
• Ken Warby Sets World Water Speed Record Australian speed boat racer Ken Warby achieved a remarkable world water speed record of 317.59 mph (511.11 km/h) on the Tumut River at Blowering Dam in New South Wales, piloting his legendary boat 'Spirit of Australia'.
• Death of Jacques Brel Belgian singer and songwriter Jacques Brel passed away, marking the end of an influential musical career that significantly impacted French-language music and international chanson tradition.
• Homebrewing Legalization in the United States President Jimmy Carter signed a law legalizing homebrewing of beer nationwide, a pivotal moment that would later contribute to the craft beer revolution in the United States.
• Susan B. Anthony Dollar Authorization President Jimmy Carter signed a bill authorizing the minting of the Susan B. Anthony dollar, a significant moment in commemorating women's rights and representation in U.S. currency.
• Yankees Win American League Championship The New York Yankees secured their third consecutive American League Championship, defeating the Kansas City team and demonstrating their baseball dominance in the late 1970s.
• Seasat Satellite Mission Ends A critical electrical system short circuit prematurely terminated the scientific mission of Seasat, an important oceanographic research satellite that had been providing valuable Earth observation data.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Oct. 08, 1978

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 1978

October 08, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - Pittsburgh Steelers : 7 - 31
• Baltimore Colts - St. Louis Cardinals : 30 - 17
• Buffalo Bills - New York Jets : 14 - 45
• Chicago Bears - Green Bay Packers : 14 - 24
• Cleveland Browns - New Orleans Saints : 24 - 16

October 08, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 281st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1978 can also be written as 10/8/1978 in the US and as 8/10/1978 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1978 in October 1978 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1978 was Kiss You All Over by Exile, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Exile - Kiss You All Over
2. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
3. Nick Gilder - Hot Child In The City
4. Boston - Don't Look Back
5. John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1978 was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
2. Boney M - Rasputin
3. Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
4. Dean Friedman - Lucky Stars
5. John Travolta - Sandy

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
3. L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
4. Ashford & Simpson - It Seems To Hang On
5. Rose Royce - I'm In Love (And I Love The Feeling)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 01:19 pm and setting at 11:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 1978

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Someone born on October 08, 1978 is:

46 years 6 months old,

or 558 months and 15 days old,

or 2428 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16999 days old,

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

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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

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

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