What happened on Monday June 19, 1978?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1978:

• California's Proposition 13 Approved California voters overwhelmingly approve Proposition 13, a constitutional amendment that dramatically reduces property taxes by reversing a 1976 tax increase and placing strict limits on future tax hikes.
• Garfield Comic Strip Debuts Jim Davis launches the Garfield comic strip in 41 newspapers, introducing the world to the iconic, lasagna-loving orange cat that would become a global pop culture phenomenon.
• Garfield Comic Strip Launches Global Success The debut of the Garfield comic strip, which would eventually grow to generate over US$1 billion in revenue across more than 110 countries, showcasing the immense global appeal of Jim Davis's creation.
• Garfield Comic Strip Goes Nationwide The Garfield comic strip, originally published locally in 1976, expands into nationwide syndication, marking a significant milestone for creator Jim Davis.
• Broadway Musical Opens in NYC "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" opens at the 46th Street Theatre in New York City, beginning a successful run of 1,577 performances.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1978

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1978

June 19, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 170th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1978 can also be written as 6/19/1978 in the US and as 19/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1978:

• Zoe Saldana

  Zoe Saldana is a prominent American actress known for her leading roles in major sci-fi franchises like Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, and...

• Dirk Nowitzki

  Dirk Nowitzki is a legendary German basketball player who transformed the power forward position with his unique shooting skills and led the...

• Mia Maestro

  Mia Maestro is an Argentine actress known for her work in international film and television, with notable performances in both Hollywood and...

• Marina Ovsjannikova

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1978:

• Giovanni Battista Migliori
• Lancelot Royle

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on June 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
2. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
3. Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
4. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
5. ABBA - Take A Chance On Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 19, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 19, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
3. Heatwave - The Grooveline
4. Linda Clifford - Runaway Love
5. George Duke - Dukey Stick (Part One)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th is Gemini.

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

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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.

Discover the personality of June born.

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

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 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 June 19, 1978 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:09 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in June 1978

Your place in the Universe on June 19, 1978

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

Someone born on June 19, 1978 is:

46 years 11 months old,

or 563 months and 17 days old,

or 2450 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17153 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 June 19, 1978?

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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 June 19, 1978?

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.