What happened on Thursday January 12, 1978?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1978:

• Deep Impact Space Probe Launch NASA launched the Deep Impact space probe, an innovative mission designed to study the composition of comets. The probe's groundbreaking objective was to intentionally collide with the nucleus of comet Tempel 1 in July 2005, providing unprecedented insights into the early solar system's composition.
• Large-Scale Nicaraguan Government Protest A massive protest erupted in Managua, Nicaragua, representing the largest demonstration against the government in over two decades. The event signaled growing public discontent with the political regime and highlighted significant social tensions.
• Murder of Nancy Spungen Nancy Spungen, a controversial figure in the punk rock scene, was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend Sid Vicious, a member of the iconic punk band Sex Pistols. This tragic event marked a dark moment in punk rock history and highlighted the tumultuous relationship between the two.
• Birth of Kris Roe Kris Roe, an American rock singer and guitarist best known for his work with the band The Ataris, was born. He would later become a notable figure in the alternative rock and pop-punk music scenes.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1978

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1978

January 12, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 12th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1978 can also be written as 1/12/1978 in the US and as 12/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1978:

• Hannah Gadsby

  Hannah Gadsby is an Australian comedian who revolutionized stand-up comedy with her groundbreaking special 'Nanette', which challenged...

• Amerie

  American R&B singer and record producer known for her hit single '1 Thing' and her successful crossover music career in the early 2000s.

• Amerie (singer)

  Amerie is an american singer, songwriter, producer, and actress known for her hit single '1 thing' and her r&b and hip-hop music style.

• Bonaventure Kalou

  Ivorian footballer who played professionally in various leagues, contributing to the representation of Ivory Coast in international soccer.

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1978:

• Michele Camposarcuno
• Déodat Roché

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on January 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

1. Player - Baby Come Back
2. Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
3. Dolly Parton - Here You Come Again
4. Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
5. L.T.D. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

1. Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
2. Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
3. Donna Summer - Love's Unkind
4. The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
5. Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1978 was Ffun by ConFunkShun, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

1. ConFunkShun - Ffun
2. Natalie Cole - Our Love
3. Rose Royce - Ooh Boy
4. George Duke - Reach For It
5. War - Galaxy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1978 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 10:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1978

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Someone born on January 12, 1978 is:

47 years 4 months old,

or 568 months and 1 day old,

or 2469 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17288 days old,

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

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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

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

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