What happened on Friday June 16, 1978?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1978:

• Panama Canal Treaty Ratification U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Panama's military leader, General Omar Torrijos, signed the instruments of ratification for the Panama Canal Treaty and Neutrality Treaty. This historic agreement provided that Panama would gain full control of the Panama Canal operations, effective December 31, 1999, marking a significant moment in post-colonial international relations.
• Grease Film Premiere The iconic musical film 'Grease', starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, premiered in U.S. theaters. The movie would go on to become the highest-grossing musical film of the year, launching a cultural phenomenon and solidifying its place in cinema history.
• Tom Seaver No-Hitter Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Seaver achieved a remarkable no-hitter against the Saint Louis Cardinals, winning the game 4-0 and demonstrating his exceptional pitching skills.
• Daniel Brühl Birth Daniel Brühl, a prominent German actor known for roles in international films like 'Rush' and 'Inglourious Basterds', was born on this date.

Events in 1978

June 16, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1978

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1978

June 16, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 167th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1978 can also be written as 6/16/1978 in the US and as 16/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1978:

• Daniel Brühl

  Daniel Brühl is a renowned Spanish-German actor known for critically acclaimed performances in international films like 'Good Bye Lenin!'...

• Chris Marques

  Chris Marques is a French dancer of Portuguese and Spanish origin, well-known for being a jury member on the popular television show 'Danse...

• Tishara Cousino
• Champignon (musician)

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on June 16th

June 16, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
2. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
3. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
4. Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
5. Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

June 16, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
3. Darts - The Boy From New York City
4. Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
5. The Rolling Stones - Miss You

June 16, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
2. The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
3. Heatwave - The Grooveline
4. George Duke - Dukey Stick (Part One)
5. Linda Clifford - Runaway Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 16, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 16, 1978 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 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 June 16, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:45 pm and setting at 02:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1978

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Someone born on June 16, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 28 days old,

or 2447 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17134 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 1978?

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 16, 1978.

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