What happened on Sunday June 11, 1978?

Here's what happened on June 11, 1978:

• California's Proposition 13 Approved California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 13, a landmark constitutional amendment that dramatically reduced property taxes. Championed by Howard Jarvis, the initiative was passed by more than 62% of 6.8 million voters, effectively rolling back a 1976 property tax increase and establishing strict limits on future tax hikes.
• Son of Sam Sentencing Serial killer David Berkowitz, infamously known as the 'Son of Sam', was sentenced to 25 years in prison with potential parole. He was convicted of 6 counts of second-degree murder and 7 counts of attempted second-degree murder, marking the conclusion of a terrifying crime spree that had gripped New York City.
• Grease Movie Premiere The iconic musical film 'Grease', starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, was released, marking a significant moment in 1970s pop culture and cinema.
• Tragic Boating Accident in Ontario A devastating boating tragedy occurred at Lake Timiskaming, where 12 male students and a staff member from Saint John's School of Claremont, Ontario, lost their lives during a storm. Four canoes capsized, with some students drowning and others succumbing to hypothermia. Miraculously, 15 boys and three adults survived the catastrophic incident.
• Bjorn Borg Wins French Open Tennis legend Bjorn Borg claimed the French Open Title, continuing his remarkable dominance in professional tennis during the late 1970s.
• Nancy Lopez Wins LPGA Championship Nancy Lopez secured victory at the 24th LPGA Championship, further establishing her prominence in women's professional golf.
• First Black Priest in LDS Church Joseph Freeman Jr. made history by becoming the first Black priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, marking a significant milestone in the church's racial integration.
• APMSO Founding Altaf Hussain established the All Pakistan Muhajir Students Organisation (APMSO) at Karachi University, laying the groundwork for a significant political movement representing Muhajir interests in Pakistan.

Events in 1978

June 11, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 11, 1978

Newspapers from Jun. 11, 1978

June 11, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1978 can also be written as 6/11/1978 in the US and as 11/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 11, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

Famous people born on June 11, 1978:

• Joshua Jackson

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• Charlotte Consorti
• Julien Rodriguez

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on June 11th

June 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
3. Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
4. Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good
5. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street

June 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
3. Darts - The Boy From New York City
4. Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
5. The Rolling Stones - Miss You

June 11, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
2. The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
3. Heatwave - The Grooveline
4. Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
5. George Duke - Dukey Stick (Part One)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 11, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 11, 1978 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 June 11, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:41 am and setting at 12:13 am.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on June 11, 1978

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Someone born on June 11, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 24 days old,

or 2447 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17130 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 1978?

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 11, 1978.

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