What happened on Sunday March 12, 1978?

Here's what happened on March 12, 1978:

• French National Assembly Election First Round The first round of voting was held in France for all 491 seats of the Assemblée Nationale, with 68 seats filled by candidates who won directly in this initial round. This election represented a key moment in French democratic process, determining representation in the national legislature.
• Eric Heiden Sets 1000m Speed Skating World Record American speed skater Eric Heiden achieved a remarkable athletic milestone by setting a new world record in the 1000-meter speed skating event, completing the distance in an impressive time of 1:14.99. This performance highlighted Heiden's exceptional skill and represented a significant moment in speed skating history.
• Nancy Lopez Wins LPGA Sunstar Golf Classic Professional golfer Nancy Lopez secured victory in the LPGA Sunstar Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation as a prominent figure in women's professional golf during the late 1970s. Her win contributed to her growing legacy in the sport.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1978

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1978

March 12, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 71st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1978 can also be written as 3/12/1978 in the US and as 12/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

Famous people born on March 12, 1978:

• Didier Drogba

  Didier Drogba is an iconic Ivorian footballer, legendary striker for Chelsea FC, and one of the most celebrated African players in football...

• Casey Mears

  Casey Mears is a prominent NASCAR Cup Series driver known for his competitive racing career and achievements in professional stock car...

• Arina Tanemura

  Arina Tanemura is a renowned Japanese manga artist and illustrator, famous for her distinctive shōjo manga style and popular works.

• Claudio Sanchez

  Claudio Sanchez is the lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria.

• Cristina Teuscher

  Cristina Teuscher is an Olympic gold medalist swimmer, renowned for her outstanding performance in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996...

• Dave Hause
• Namkoong Min

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on March 12th

Famous people died on March 12, 1978:

• John Cazale

  Acclaimed actor known for iconic roles in 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'The Deer Hunter', who tragically died young at 41 from lung cancer.

• Semp Russ
• Theresa Weld

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on March 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1978 was (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
2. Bee Gees - Night Fever
3. Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch
4. Samantha Sang - Emotion
5. Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights
2. Abba - Take A Chance On Me
3. Blondie - Denis
4. Darts - Come Back My Love
5. Rose Royce - Wishing On A Star

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Parliament - Flashlight
2. Enchantment - It's You That I Need
3. Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootzilla
4. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
5. Heatwave - Always And Forever

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 12, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:11 am and setting at 10:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on March 12, 1978

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Someone born on March 12, 1978 is:

47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 1 day old,

or 2461 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17229 days old,

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

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

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

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

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