What happened on Tuesday September 19, 1978?

Here's what happened on September 19, 1978:

• Murder of Carl Bridgewater A tragic incident occurred when 13-year-old newspaper delivery boy Carl Bridgewater was fatally shot after unexpectedly encountering burglars during a farm robbery in the West Midlands, England. The case would go on to become a notorious murder trial that captured national attention.
• Solomon Islands Join the United Nations The Solomon Islands was officially admitted as a member state of the United Nations, marking a significant milestone in the country's international recognition and diplomatic engagement.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Sep. 19, 1978

Newspapers from Sep. 19, 1978

September 19, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 262nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 19, 1978 can also be written as 9/19/1978 in the US and as 19/9/1978 in UK and Europe.

September 19, 1978 in September 1978 calendar

Famous people born on September 19, 1978:

• Ramin Karimloo

  Renowned Iranian-Canadian stage actor known for his powerful performances in musical theater, particularly in productions like 'Les...

• Vanessa Gusmeroli

  French professional figure skater who competed at high international levels, achieving notable results in European and international...

• Billy Eichner

  Comedian, actor, and writer known for his comedic style and TV show 'Billy on the Street'.

• Michelle Alves

  Brazilian supermodel who has worked with major international fashion brands and walked runways worldwide.

• Mariano Puerta

  Argentine professional tennis player who notably reached the French Open final in 2005, demonstrating significant skill in clay court...

• Brett Keisel
• Marcus Dunstan

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on September 19th

Famous people died on September 19, 1978:

• Etienne Gilson

  French philosopher and historian.

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on September 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 19, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
2. Exile - Kiss You All Over
3. Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
4. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
5. Andy Gibb - An Everlasting Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 19, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by The Commodores, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 19, 1978 was Got To Get You Into My Life by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
2. L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
3. Michael Henderson - Take Me I'm Yours
4. Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
5. Stargard - What You Waiting For

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 19th 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 19, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 19, 1978 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 19, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 08:52 pm and setting at 10:42 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 19, 1978

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Someone born on September 19, 1978 is:

46 years 7 months old,

or 559 months and 25 days old,

or 2434 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17039 days old,

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

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 19th 2025.

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

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

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