What happened on Wednesday July 12, 1978?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1978:

• United States Conducts Nuclear Test On July 12, 1978, the United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing program. This underground nuclear test was part of ongoing strategic defense and technological research.
• Sun Bank Building Opens in Downtown Location The Sun Bank Building was inaugurated on July 12, 1978, marking a significant architectural and financial milestone for the local business landscape. This modern banking facility represented the expanding financial infrastructure of the era and symbolized economic growth in the region.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1978

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1978

July 12, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1978 can also be written as 7/12/1978 in the US and as 12/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1978 in July 1978 calendar

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Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on July 12th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 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 12, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 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 12th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:28 pm and setting at 12:20 am.

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 12, 1978

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Someone born on July 12, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 2 days old,

or 2444 weeks

or 17108 days old,

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

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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

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

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