What happened on Friday October 20, 1978?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1978:

• First Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras The inaugural Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras was held as a powerful protest march, commemorating the historic Stonewall Riots and marking a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in Australia.
• USCGC Cuyahoga Maritime Tragedy A devastating maritime accident occurred when eleven United States Coast Guard members lost their lives after the USCGC Cuyahoga collided with the Argentine coal ship MV Rio Caribe, highlighting the inherent risks in maritime navigation.
• Belgian Government Formation Paul Vanden Boeynants successfully formed a new government in Belgium, marking a significant political transition in the country's governance.

Events in 1978

October 20, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1978

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1978

October 20, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1978 can also be written as 10/20/1978 in the US and as 20/10/1978 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1978 in October 1978 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1978:

• Virender Sehwag

  Renowned Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting style and significant contributions to the Indian national cricket team.

• Jamie Martz

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1978:

• Bernhard Karlgren
• Renzo Ricci
• Zdzisław Styczeń

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on October 20th

October 20, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1978 was Kiss You All Over by Exile, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Exile - Kiss You All Over
2. Nick Gilder - Hot Child In The City
3. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
4. Little River Band - Reminiscing
5. Anne Murray - You Needed Me

October 20, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1978 was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
2. Boney M - Rasputin
3. Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
4. Dean Friedman - Lucky Stars
5. John Travolta - Sandy

October 20, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
2. Ashford & Simpson - It Seems To Hang On
3. The Jacksons - Blame It On The Boogie
4. Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
5. Sylvester - Dance (Disco Heat)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 20, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 1978 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 October 20, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:31 pm and setting at 12:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1978

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Someone born on October 20, 1978 is:

46 years 6 months old,

or 558 months and 24 days old,

or 2429 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17008 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 1978?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 20, 1978.

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