What happened on Sunday February 19, 1978?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1978:

• Egyptian Raid on Larnaca International Airport Egyptian special forces conducted an unauthorized military intervention at Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus, attempting to resolve a hijacking situation. The operation ended catastrophically when Cypriot National Guard and Police forces engaged the Egyptian commandos, resulting in the death of 15 Egyptian soldiers and the destruction of their C-130 transport aircraft. This incident highlighted significant diplomatic tensions and military miscalculation.
• On the 20th Century Broadway Premiere The musical comedy 'On the 20th Century' opened at the St. James Theater in New York City, launching a successful run of 460 performances. This musical, known for its witty script and memorable performances, became a notable production in Broadway's theatrical history.
• Brigitte Kraus Sets World Record German athlete Brigitte Kraus achieved a world record in the 1000-meter indoor track event, completing the distance in an impressive time of 2 minutes and 34.8 seconds. This remarkable athletic performance highlighted the competitive nature of indoor track and field sports in the late 1970s.

Events in 1978

February 19, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1978

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1978

February 19, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 50th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1978 can also be written as 2/19/1978 in the US and as 19/2/1978 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1978 in February 1978 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1978:

• Immortal Technique

  Influential underground hip-hop artist known for politically charged and socially conscious rap music, with roots in Peru and the United...

• Berry (singer)
• Mark Muñoz

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1978:

• Olav Ditlev-Simonsen

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on February 19th

February 19, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
2. Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
3. Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are
4. Queen - We Are The Champions
5. Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch

February 19, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Abba - Take A Chance On Me
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Figaro
3. Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keely - If I Had Words
4. Darts - Come Back My Love
5. Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking

February 19, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1978 was Too Hot Ta Trot by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
2. Heatwave - Always And Forever
3. Stargard - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
4. Enchantment - It's You That I Need
5. Natalie Cole - Our Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

Discover the personality of February born.

Unlock the Mysteries of February 19, 1978! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

February 19, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1978 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 February 19, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 05:00 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in February 1978

Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1978

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on February 19, 1978 is:

47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 16 days old,

or 2463 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17242 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 19, 1978?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 19, 1978.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.