What happened on Saturday September 16, 1978?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1978:

• Devastating Tabas Earthquake in Iran A catastrophic magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central Iran, centered approximately 600 kilometers southeast of Tehran near the city of Tabas. The earthquake was one of the world's deadliest natural disasters, causing massive destruction and immense loss of life. The city of Tabas was particularly devastated, with 9,000 people killed out of a population of just 13,000. Total estimated fatalities range between 15,000 to 25,000, making it a tragic humanitarian disaster.
• Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq Becomes President of Pakistan General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq officially assumed the presidency of Pakistan, having seized power through a military coup the previous year. This marked a significant moment in Pakistan's political history, transitioning the country into a period of military governance.
• Seattle Slew Wins Marlboro Cup Invitational Handicap In a thrilling horse racing event at Belmont, New York, Seattle Slew, the 1977 Triple Crown winner, defeated Affirmed, the 1978 Triple Crown winner, in the prestigious Marlboro Cup Invitational Handicap. This race was a notable moment in horse racing history, featuring two exceptional champions.
• Grateful Dead Perform in Cairo The legendary rock band Grateful Dead performed a concert in Cairo, Egypt, adding an international and culturally significant dimension to their touring history.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1978

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1978

September 16, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 259th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1978 can also be written as 9/16/1978 in the US and as 16/9/1978 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1978 in September 1978 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1978:

• Carolina Dieckmann

  Carolina Dieckmann is a prominent Brazilian actress known for her extensive work in telenovelas and films, being one of the most recognized...

• Dan Dickau

  Dan Dickau is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and later transitioned into coaching.

• Michael Mosley (actor)
• Brian Sims

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1978:

• Väinö Kajander
• Semën Krivošein
• Barna Occhini

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on September 16th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 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 16, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 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 16th is Virgo.

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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.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:04 pm and setting at 07:26 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 16, 1978

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Someone born on September 16, 1978 is:

46 years 7 months old,

or 559 months and 28 days old,

or 2434 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17042 days old,

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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