What happened on Friday October 13, 1978?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1978:

• Sid Vicious Arrested for Murder Punk rock musician Sid Vicious (John Simon Ritchie) was arrested by New York police and charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Laura Spungen, at the Chelsea Hotel. This tragic event marked a dramatic turning point in the tumultuous life of the Sex Pistols bassist.
• US Launches Third-Generation Weather Satellite Tiros N The United States successfully launched Tiros N, its first third-generation weather satellite, marking a significant advancement in meteorological observation technology. This satellite represented a crucial step in improving global weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
• Yankees Dramatic World Series Comeback In an extraordinary Game 3 of the World Series, Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles delivered multiple spectacular defensive plays, helping pitcher Ron Guidry secure a victory. After trailing 2 games to 0, the Yankees mounted an impressive comeback, winning the next four games and clinching the championship.
• President Carter Engages with Public via NPR President Jimmy Carter participated in a unique public engagement event, answering live questions from callers on National Public Radio, demonstrating his administration's commitment to transparency and direct communication with citizens.
• James Earl Ray Marries James Earl Ray, the convicted assassin of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., married Anna Sandhu while serving his life sentence, a controversial personal event that drew public attention.
• Swaziland Implements New Constitution Swaziland promulgated a new constitution that banned political parties, significantly altering the country's political landscape and restricting democratic processes.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1978

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1978

October 13, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 286th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1978 can also be written as 10/13/1978 in the US and as 13/10/1978 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1978 in October 1978 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1978:

• Jermaine O'Neal

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Famous people born in 1978

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1978 was Kiss You All Over by Exile, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Exile - Kiss You All Over
2. Nick Gilder - Hot Child In The City
3. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
4. Boston - Don't Look Back
5. Little River Band - Reminiscing

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1978 was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
2. Boney M - Rasputin
3. Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
4. Dean Friedman - Lucky Stars
5. John Travolta - Sandy

October 13, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
3. Ashford & Simpson - It Seems To Hang On
4. The Jacksons - Blame It On The Boogie
5. Rose Royce - I'm In Love (And I Love The Feeling)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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

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October 13, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 13, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:00 pm and setting at 05:07 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 13, 1978

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Someone born on October 13, 1978 is:

46 years 6 months old,

or 558 months and 10 days old,

or 2427 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16994 days old,

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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

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

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