What happened on Saturday August 12, 1978?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1978:

• Japan-China Peace and Friendship Treaty Japan and China signed the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, a significant diplomatic agreement that normalized relations between the two countries after decades of tension. The treaty was signed in Beijing by Foreign Ministers Huang Hua and Sunao Sonoda, marking a pivotal moment in East Asian geopolitical relations.
• International Cometary Explorer (ICE) Spacecraft Launch NASA launched the International Cometary Explorer (ICE) spacecraft, a pioneering mission designed to study solar wind and cometary interactions, representing a significant advancement in space exploration and solar system research.
• Record-Breaking Shower Endurance Arron Marshall set a remarkable world record by completing an extraordinary shower lasting 336 hours (14 days), demonstrating exceptional human endurance and an unusual feat of physical and mental persistence.

Events in 1978

August 12, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1978

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1978

August 12, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 224th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1978 can also be written as 8/12/1978 in the US and as 12/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1978 in August 1978 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1978:

• Hayley Wickenheiser

  Hayley Wickenheiser is a pioneering Canadian ice hockey player who revolutionized women's hockey, winning multiple Olympic gold medals and...

• Natalie Jackson Mendoza
• James Irvin
• Derrick Burgess

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1978:

• John Williams

  Renowned American composer, pianist, and conductor famous for iconic film scores like Star Wars and Jaws.

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
2. Frankie Valli - Grease
3. Donna Summer - Last Dance
4. The Rolling Stones - Miss You
5. Foreigner - Hot Blooded

August 12, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Clout - Substitute
4. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
5. Darts - It's Raining

August 12, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
2. A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
3. Rick James - You And I
4. Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
5. Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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

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August 12, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:31 pm and setting at 12:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1978

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Someone born on August 12, 1978 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 2 days old,

or 2439 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17077 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1978?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 12, 1978.

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