What happened on Monday July 10, 1978?

Here's what happened on July 10, 1978:

• World News Tonight Premiere ABC launches its flagship news program 'World News Tonight', marking a significant moment in American broadcast journalism and news media landscape.
• Military Coup in Mauritania A bloodless military coup takes place in Mauritania, marking a significant political transition. President Moktar Ould Daddah is overthrown by military forces, ending his leadership of the country.
• Asteroid Discovery Astronomers E.F. Helinand and E. Shoemaker discover asteroid #3484, contributing to the ongoing scientific exploration and mapping of celestial objects in our solar system.

Events in 1978

July 10, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 10, 1978

Newspapers from Jul. 10, 1978

July 10, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 191st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1978 can also be written as 7/10/1978 in the US and as 10/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

July 10, 1978 in July 1978 calendar

Famous people born on July 10, 1978:

• Jesse Lacey

  Jesse Lacey is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the influential alternative rock band Brand New, known for their emotional and...

• Jesse Watters

  Jesse Watters is a prominent conservative political commentator and television host on Fox News, known for his provocative interviews and...

• Sara Schaefer

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on July 10th

Famous people died on July 10, 1978:

• John D. Rockefeller III

  Prominent American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Asia Society and was a key member of the influential Rockefeller family.

• Joe Davis
• Marcos Croce

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on July 10th

July 10, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 10, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
2. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
3. ABBA - Take A Chance On Me
4. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
5. Bob Seger - Still The Same

July 10, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 10, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
3. Marshall Hain - Dancin' In The City
4. Clout - Substitute
5. The Motors - Airport

July 10, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 10, 1978 was Close The Door by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
2. Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
3. Rick James - You And I
4. A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
5. Linda Clifford - Runaway Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 10, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 10, 1978 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 10, 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 July 10, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:29 am and setting at 11:17 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 10, 1978

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Someone born on July 10, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 4 days old,

or 2444 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17110 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 10, 1978?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 10, 1978.

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