What happened on Wednesday September 20, 1978?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1978:

• PSA Flight 182 Disaster in San Diego A tragic mid-air collision occurred between a Boeing 727 passenger aircraft and a small private plane over San Diego, California, resulting in 144 fatalities. This catastrophic event is one of the deadliest aviation accidents in California's history.
• Nicaragua's National Guard Suppresses Sandinista Rebellion The Nicaraguan National Guard brutally crushed the Sandinista rebellion, with the conflict resulting in over 1,000 casualties. This violent suppression marked a significant moment in Nicaragua's complex political struggle against the Somoza regime.
• South African Leadership Transition John Vorster is set to be replaced by P. W. Botha as the leader of South Africa, with the transition scheduled for October 2, 1978. This change in leadership would have significant implications for the country's apartheid-era politics.
• Martial Law in Balochistan General Rahimuddin Khan assumes the role of Martial Law Governor in Balochistan, Pakistan, signaling a period of military governance in the region.
• Verdi's Otello Makes Television History Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Otello' is broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera, featuring Jon Vickers. This marks the first complete television broadcast of the opera in the United States since a historic 1948 performance.
• Eubie! Musical Opens on Broadway The musical 'Eubie!' debuts at the Ambassador Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 439 performances. The show celebrates the music of ragtime composer Eubie Blake.
• Zen Master Visits German Abbey Yamada Mumon Roshi, a prominent Zen Buddhist master, visits the Benedictine Abbey of Maria Laach in Germany, symbolizing a moment of cross-cultural and interfaith exchange.
• Jason Bay Born Jason Bay, a notable Canadian Major League Baseball player, is born. He would later become a significant player in professional baseball.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Sep. 20, 1978

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 1978

September 20, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1978 can also be written as 9/20/1978 in the US and as 20/9/1978 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1978 in September 1978 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1978:

• Sarit Hadad

  Sarit Hadad is a prominent Israeli singer known for her pop and Mizrahi music, with numerous successful albums and singles that have made...

• Dante Hall

  Dante Hall, nicknamed 'The Human Joystick', was an electrifying NFL player renowned for his exceptional and dynamic kick return abilities...

• Jason Bay

  Jason Bay is a Canadian-American professional baseball player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball, known for his powerful...

• Patrizio Buanne

  Patrizio Buanne is an Austrian-Italian producer and singer-songwriter who blends traditional and contemporary musical styles.

• Charlie Weber

  American actor.

• Scott Minto

  Australian rugby league player.

• Inés Sainz
• Julien Bonnaire
• Charlie Weber (actor)

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on September 20th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 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 20, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 11:42 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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Someone born on September 20, 1978 is:

46 years 7 months old,

or 559 months and 24 days old,

or 2434 weeks

or 17038 days old,

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

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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

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

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