What happened on Saturday June 17, 1978?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1978:

• Ron Guidry Sets Yankees Strikeout Record Ron Guidry of the New York Yankees achieved a remarkable pitching performance by striking out 18 batters in a single game against the California Angels, setting a new team record. The Yankees won the game 4-0, highlighting Guidry's exceptional skill and dominance on the mound.
• Jimmy Buffett's 'Cheeseburger in Paradise' Peaks on Charts Jimmy Buffett's popular song 'Cheeseburger in Paradise' reached its peak chart position at number 32, becoming a memorable hit in the late 1970s music scene.

Events in 1978

June 17, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1978

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1978

June 17, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 168th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1978 can also be written as 6/17/1978 in the US and as 17/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1978:

• James Corden

  Highly popular English comedian, actor, writer, and television host, best known for hosting 'The Late Late Show' and his viral 'Carpool...

• Daniel Bruhl

  Renowned German-Spanish actor known for roles in international films like 'Rush', 'Inglourious Basterds', and 'The Bourne Ultimatum'.

• Isabelle Delobel

  French figure skater who competed professionally with partner Olivier Schoenfelder, winning gold medals at the 2007 European Championship...

• Kumiko Aso

  Japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television productions.

• Anna Zatonskih

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on June 17th

June 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 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 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 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 17, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1978 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 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 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:52 pm and setting at 03:38 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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Someone born on June 17, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 18 days old,

or 2446 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17124 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1978?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 17, 1978.

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