What happened on Thursday February 09, 1978?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1978:

• Ted Bundy Murders Kimberly Leach Serial killer Ted Bundy committed a horrific crime by abducting and murdering 12-year-old Kimberly Leach in Lake City, Florida. This tragic event was part of Bundy's notorious killing spree that shocked the nation and highlighted critical issues in criminal justice and public safety.
• Budd Company Unveils SPV-2000 Railcar The Budd Company introduced an innovative self-propelled railcar, the SPV-2000, at a conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This technological advancement represented a significant development in transportation infrastructure, showcasing the company's engineering capabilities in rail vehicle design.

Events in 1978

February 09, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1978

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1978

February 09, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 40th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1978 can also be written as 2/9/1978 in the US and as 9/2/1978 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1978 in February 1978 calendar

Famous people born on February 09, 1978:

• Erin O'Connor

  Prominent English fashion model and actress known for her distinctive look and successful international runway career.

• A. J. Buckley

  Canadian actor best known for his role as Adam Ross on the popular TV series CSI: NY, with a significant presence in television.

• Fede Alvarez

  Uruguayan film director known for horror and thriller films like 'Don't Breathe' and the 'Evil Dead' remake.

• William Servat
• Costante Girardengo
• Laurel Hubbard

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on February 9th

Famous people died on February 09, 1978:

• Costante Girardengo

  Italian cyclist and coach (b. 1893).

• Herbert Kappler
• Hans Stuck

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on February 9th

February 09, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 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 09, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 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 09, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 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 9th 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 09, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1978 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 09, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 09:09 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 09, 1978

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Someone born on February 09, 1978 is:

47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 14 days old,

or 2462 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17240 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1978?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 09, 1978.

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