What happened on Thursday September 14, 1978?

Here's what happened on September 14, 1978:

• Extensive PIRA Bombing Campaign in Northern Ireland The Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) launched a massive coordinated bombing campaign across multiple towns in Northern Ireland, detonating over 50 bombs within a five-day period. The attacks resulted in 37 injuries and represented a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict known as 'The Troubles'.
• Fall of Da Costa Government in Portugal The Portuguese government led by Prime Minister Da Costa collapsed, marking a significant political transition in Portugal's post-revolutionary period. This governmental change reflected ongoing political instability in the country during the late 1970s.
• Fokker F-27 Airplane Crash at Nichols Air Base A Fokker F-27 military aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing attempt during a severe thunderstorm at Nichols Air Base. The incident involved U.S. Air Force personnel and resulted in substantial aircraft damage and multiple personnel injuries, highlighting the dangerous conditions of military aviation operations.

Events in 1978

September 14, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 14, 1978

Newspapers from Sep. 14, 1978

September 14, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 257th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 14, 1978 can also be written as 9/14/1978 in the US and as 14/9/1978 in UK and Europe.

September 14, 1978 in September 1978 calendar

Famous people born on September 14, 1978:

• Carmen Kass

  Carmen Kass is a renowned Estonian supermodel who has walked runways for top fashion brands like Chanel, Dior, and Versace, and appeared in...

• Ron DeSantis

  Ron DeSantis is the 46th Governor of Florida and a prominent Republican politician who gained national attention for his conservative...

• Swizz Beatz

  Swizz Beatz is a Grammy-winning record producer, rapper, and music executive known for his work with numerous hip-hop and R&B artists.

• Silvia Navarro

  Silvia Navarro is a popular Mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas and television series, with a significant presence in Latin...

• Ben Cohen

  Ben Cohen is a former professional rugby union player for England and a prominent LGBTQ+ rights activist, known for his work against...

• Charlie Winston
• Jonathan Dassin
• Teddy Park

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on September 14th

Famous people died on September 14, 1978:

• Jone Morino

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on September 14th

September 14, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 14, 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 14, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 14, 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 14, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 14, 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 14th is Virgo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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.

Discover the personality of September born.

Unlock the Mysteries of September 14, 1978! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

September 14, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 14, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on September 14, 1978 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 14, 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 14, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:47 pm and setting at 05:06 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in September 1978

Your place in the Universe on September 14, 1978

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on September 14, 1978 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 12 days old,

or 2441 weeks

or 17087 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 14, 1978?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 14th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 14, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 14, 1978.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.