What happened on Friday December 15, 1978?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1978:

• US Diplomatic Recognition of China U.S. President Jimmy Carter announces the United States will recognize the People's Republic of China and sever diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan), marking a significant shift in Cold War geopolitical relations.
• Cleveland Municipal Financial Crisis Cleveland, Ohio becomes the first major American city to default on its financial obligations since the Great Depression, highlighting severe economic challenges under Mayor Dennis Kucinich's administration.
• Malcolm Marshall's Cricket Debut Malcolm Marshall, who would become one of the most fearsome fast bowlers in cricket history, makes his Test Cricket debut for the West Indies against India in Bangalore, launching a legendary international career.
• Saint Maarten Patriotic Movement Formation The Saint Maarten Patriotic Movement (SPM) is established under the leadership of W. James, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape of the Caribbean island.

Events in 1978

December 15, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 15, 1978

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 1978

December 15, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 349th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1978 can also be written as 12/15/1978 in the US and as 15/12/1978 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1978 in December 1978 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1978:

• Mark Jansen

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• Henrieta Nagyová
• Christophe Rochus

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on December 15th

Famous people died on December 15, 1978:

• Chill Wills
• Silvio Ferri
• Alberto Rio

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on December 15th

December 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1978 was You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
2. Chic - Le Freak
3. Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
4. Gino Vannelli - I Just Wanna Stop
5. Billy Joel - My Life

December 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1978 was Mary's Boy Child by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
2. Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
3. The Village People - YMCA
4. The Barron Knights - A Taste Of Aggro
5. The Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven

December 15, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Chic - Le Freak
2. Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
3. Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
4. Earth, Wind & Fire - September
5. Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 15, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 December 15, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:53 pm and setting at 08:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 1978

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Someone born on December 15, 1978 is:

46 years 4 months old,

or 556 months and 29 days old,

or 2421 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16952 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1978?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 15, 1978.

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