What happened on Friday March 17, 1978?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1978:

• Amoco Cadiz Oil Spill The Amoco Cadiz oil tanker ran aground off the coast of Brittany, France, resulting in a catastrophic environmental disaster. Approximately 1.6 million gallons of crude oil were spilled into the ocean, causing significant ecological damage to marine and coastal ecosystems.
• Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Sentenced to Death Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was sentenced to death by hanging after being found guilty of ordering the assassination of a political opponent. This marked a dramatic fall from power for the influential political leader who had previously served as both President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.
• California Jam II Music Festival California Jam II was held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in California, drawing an impressive crowd of over 300,000 music fans. The massive concert was a significant cultural event showcasing the popularity of rock music in the late 1970s.
• George Dickinson Cricket Player Dies George Dickinson, a notable New Zealand cricket player known for his impressive performance of taking 8 wickets in three Test matches, passed away.
• Cincinnati Reds Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day The Cincinnati Reds baseball team donned green uniforms in honor of Saint Patrick's Day, adding a festive and playful touch to their pre-game attire.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1978

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1978

March 17, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1978 can also be written as 3/17/1978 in the US and as 17/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1978:

• Pilar Rubio

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on March 17th

Famous people died on March 17, 1978:

• Eddie Aikau
• Giulio Bobbio
• Malvina Reynolds
• Giacomo Violardo

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on March 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Bee Gees - Night Fever
2. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
3. Samantha Sang - Emotion
4. Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally
5. Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights
2. Abba - Take A Chance On Me
3. Blondie - Denis
4. Darts - Come Back My Love
5. Rose Royce - Wishing On A Star

March 17, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Parliament - Flashlight
2. Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootzilla
3. Enchantment - It's You That I Need
4. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
5. Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:40 am and setting at 02:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 1978

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Someone born on March 17, 1978 is:

47 years 1 month old,

or 565 months and 27 days old,

or 2460 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17225 days old,

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

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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

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

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