What happened on Saturday September 09, 1978?

Here's what happened on September 09, 1978:

• Sandinista Rebellion in Nicaragua The Sandinista National Liberation Front launched coordinated attacks across Nicaragua, targeting cities including Masaya and Esteli in an attempt to overthrow the Somoza regime. Despite initial gains and capturing three major northern cities, the National Guard ultimately suppressed the rebellion, resulting in over 1,000 casualties.
• Ayatollah Khomeini Calls for Iranian Army Uprising Iranian revolutionary leader Ayatollah Khomeini issued a public call for an uprising within the Iranian military, signaling growing tensions in the lead-up to the Iranian Revolution.
• Soviet Venera 11 Space Probe Launch The Soviet Union launched the Venera 11 space probe from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, embarking on a mission to explore Venus. The probe successfully landed on the planet on December 25, transmitting scientific data for 95 minutes.
• US Women's Tennis Championship Chris E.L. Mills defeated Pam Shriver in the 92nd US Women's Tennis Championship, marking a significant moment in women's tennis competition.
• Kylene Barker Crowned Miss America 1979 Kylene Barker from Virginia was crowned as the 51st Miss America, representing her state in the prestigious national beauty pageant.
• Baltimore Orioles Achieve Rare Triple Play The Baltimore Orioles executed their 7th triple play in team history, completing a 5-4-3 defensive play against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Sep. 09, 1978

Newspapers from Sep. 09, 1978

September 09, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Detroit Lions - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 15 - 7

September 09, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

September 09, 1978 in September 1978 calendar

Famous people born on September 09, 1978:

• Shane Battier

  Professional NBA player who played for teams like the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat, known for his exceptional defensive skills and...

• Alioune Touré

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on September 9th

Famous people died on September 09, 1978:

• Hugh MacDiarmid

  Scottish linguist, poet, and author (b. 1892).

• Jack L. Warner

  Canadian-american production manager and producer, co-founded warner bros.

• Marcel Lods
• Clifford McLaglen

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on September 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 09, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Foreigner - Hot Blooded
4. Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
5. Exile - Kiss You All Over

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 09, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by The Commodores, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
2. 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday
3. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
4. Darts - It's Raining
5. David Essex - Oh What A Circus

September 09, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 09, 1978 was Holding On (When Love Is Gone) by L.T.D., according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
3. Foxy - Get Off
4. Stargard - What You Waiting For
5. Michael Henderson - Take Me I'm Yours

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 9th is Virgo.

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September 09, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 09, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:26 pm and setting at 11:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on September 09, 1978

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Someone born on September 09, 1978 is:

46 years 8 months old,

or 560 months and 5 days old,

or 2435 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17049 days old,

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

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 9th 2025.

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

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

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