What happened on Sunday August 13, 1978?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1978:

• Beirut Bombing Targeting Palestinian Factions A terrorist bombing of a 9-story building in Beirut killed 121 people. The attack was believed to be carried out by al-Fatah (PLO) terrorists targeting the Iraqi-backed Palestine Liberation Front (PLF), demonstrating the complex and violent inter-factional conflicts during the Lebanese Civil War.
• Beirut Terrorist Attack during Lebanese Civil War A devastating terrorist attack in Beirut resulted in the deaths of approximately 150 Palestinians during the second phase of the Lebanese Civil War, highlighting the intense sectarian violence and political instability of the period.
• Judy Rankin Wins LPGA Golf Classic Professional golfer Judy Rankin won the LPGA WUI Golf Classic, adding to her impressive career achievements in women's professional golf.
• Yankees-Orioles Baseball Game Interrupted by Rain A Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles was halted due to rain after the Yankees scored five runs in the top of the 7th inning. The game's score reverted to the previous inning, with the Orioles winning 3-0.

Events in 1978

August 13, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1978

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1978

August 13, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 225th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1978 can also be written as 8/13/1978 in the US and as 13/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1978 in August 1978 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1978:

• Benjani Mwaruwari

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1978:

• Tavrion Batozskij

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 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 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 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 13, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 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 13th 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 13, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1978 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:35 pm and setting at 01:49 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 13, 1978

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Someone born on August 13, 1978 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 1 day old,

or 2439 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17076 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1978?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 13, 1978.

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