What happened on Tuesday September 12, 1978?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1978:

• Greek Warships Traverse Bosporus In a significant diplomatic milestone, Greek warships were permitted by Turkey to pass through the Dardanelles and Bosporus straits for the first time since World War I. Two Greek Navy destroyers visited the Black Sea port of Odessa in the Soviet Union, symbolizing improving relations between Greece, Turkey, and the Soviet Union.
• Taxi TV Series Premiere The iconic situation comedy 'Taxi' debuted on ABC television, featuring an ensemble cast including Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, and Christopher Lloyd. The show would go on to become a critically acclaimed series that explored the lives of New York City taxi drivers.
• Castro's Diplomatic Visit to Ethiopia Cuban leader Fidel Castro made an official state visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, strengthening diplomatic relations between Cuba and Ethiopia during a period of significant political transformation in the African continent.
• Birth of Benjamin McKenzie Benjamin McKenzie, an American actor best known for his role in the popular teen drama series 'The O.C.', was born. McKenzie would later become a prominent television and film actor.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1978

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1978

September 12, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 255th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1978 can also be written as 9/12/1978 in the US and as 12/9/1978 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1978 in September 1978 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1978:

• Ruben Studdard

  Ruben Studdard is an American R&B and gospel singer, best known for winning the second season of American Idol in 2003.

• Michael Paget

  Michael Paget is the lead guitarist of the Welsh metalcore band Bullet for My Valentine, known for his exceptional guitar skills and...

• Benjamin McKenzie

  Benjamin McKenzie is an American actor best known for his breakthrough role as Ryan Atwood in the popular teen drama series 'The O.C.

• Elisabetta Canalis

  Elisabetta Canalis is an Italian showgirl, actress, and model who gained international recognition through her television work and...

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1978:

• William Hudson

  New zealand-australian engineer (b. 1896).

• Otto Eduard Hasse

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Foreigner - Hot Blooded
4. Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
5. Exile - Kiss You All Over

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by The Commodores, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
2. 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday
3. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
4. Darts - It's Raining
5. David Essex - Oh What A Circus

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 1978 was Holding On (When Love Is Gone) by L.T.D., according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
3. Michael Henderson - Take Me I'm Yours
4. Stargard - What You Waiting For
5. Foxy - Get Off

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 1978 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:16 pm and setting at 02:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1978

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Someone born on September 12, 1978 is:

46 years 8 months old,

or 560 months and 2 days old,

or 2435 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17046 days old,

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

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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