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see horoscope and birth chart for September 09, 1978What happened on Saturday, September 9, 1978?
About September 9th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 9, 1978, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the exiled leader of the Iranian opposition, urged the Iranian armed forces to turn against Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, calling him a "traitor." He expressed hope that the military would join the people in ending the crisis, emphasizing the need for an Islamic republic in Iran.
- Day of the week: September 9th, 1978 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A
- #1 UK song: Three Times A Lady by The Commodores
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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- September 09, 1978: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 09, 1978?
- Who was born on September 09, 1978?
- September 09, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- September 09, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- September 09, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 09, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 09, 1978?
- Back in 1978
September 09, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 09, 1978:
- Ayatollah Khomeini calls for Iranian army uprising On September 9, 1978, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the exiled leader of the Iranian opposition, urged the Iranian armed forces to turn against Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, calling him a "traitor." He expressed hope that the military would join the people in ending the crisis, emphasizing the need for an Islamic republic in Iran. source: washingtonpost.com
- Soviet Venera 11 space probe launch The Soviet Union launched the Venera 11 spacecraft on September 9, 1978, as part of its Venera program to explore Venus. The mission aimed to study the planet's atmosphere and surface, continuing the Soviet efforts to understand Venus. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 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.
September 09, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1978
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September 09, 1978: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Detroit Lions - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 15 - 7
What day of the week was September 09, 1978?
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.
Who was born on September 09, 1978?
Famous people born on September 09, 1978:
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Shane BattierProfessional NBA player who played for teams like the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat, known for his exceptional defensive skills and...
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Alioune Touré
September 09, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 09, 1978:
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Jack WarnerJack Warner was a Canadian-American film executive and co-founder of Warner Bros. Studios, who played a pivotal role in shaping the Golden Age of Hollywood. Renowned for his business acumen and lasting impact on the film industry, Warner was instrumental in producing many of Hollywood’s landmark films. [bio]
![Hugh MacDiarmid]()
Hugh MacDiarmidScottish linguist, poet, and author (b. 1892).
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Clifford McLaglen![Marcel Lods]()
Marcel Lods
September 09, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 09, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 4th and September 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Foreigner - Hot Blooded
- Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
- 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.
- The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - It's Raining
- 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.
- L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
- Foxy - Get Off
- Stargard - What You Waiting For
- Michael Henderson - Take Me I'm Yours
September 09, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 9th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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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.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 09, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
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:
47 years 10 months old,
or 574 months and 25 days old,
or 2499 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17495 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 09, 1978?
There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 9th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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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Why 1978 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
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The history attached to September 9, 1978 includes Ayatollah Khomeini calls for Iranian army uprising, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 9, 1978 included “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by Taste Of Honey, A, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 9, 1978 included The Deer Hunter, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 9, 1978 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Shane Battier, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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