What happened on Monday August 21, 1978?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1978:

• First Gay-Themed Television Film: Matlovich vs. U.S. Air Force A groundbreaking television film aired, documenting the landmark case of Leonard Matlovich, a gay U.S. Air Force sergeant who was discharged for being homosexual. The film 'Matlovich vs. U.S. Air Force' was a significant moment in LGBTQ+ media representation and civil rights history, highlighting the discrimination faced by gay service members during the late 1970s.
• Marais Viljoen Becomes Acting President of South Africa Marais Viljoen, president of the South African Senate, became the acting President of South Africa, a largely ceremonial role, while President B.J. Vorster was abroad. This transition highlighted the administrative processes within the apartheid-era South African government.

Events in 1978

August 21, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1978

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1978

August 21, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1978 can also be written as 8/21/1978 in the US and as 21/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1978 in August 1978 calendar

Famous people born on August 21, 1978:

• Bhumika Chawla

  Prominent Indian actress known for her significant roles in Bollywood and regional cinema, particularly in Telugu and Tamil films.

• Jason Marquis

  Professional Major League Baseball pitcher who played for multiple teams during his 14-year MLB career, known for his consistent...

• Christiane Filangieri
• Kanika Kapoor

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on August 21st

Famous people died on August 21, 1978:

• Charles Eames

  Iconic American designer who revolutionized mid-20th century architecture and furniture design, creating groundbreaking pieces that blended...

• Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs
• Battista Cardinale

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on August 21st

August 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1978 was Grease by Frankie Valli, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Frankie Valli - Grease
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. The Rolling Stones - Miss You
4. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
5. Foreigner - Hot Blooded

August 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Clout - Substitute
4. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
5. Darts - It's Raining

August 21, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1978 was Get Off by Foxy, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Foxy - Get Off
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
4. A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
5. ConFunkShun - Shake And Dance

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 21, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1978 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 August 21, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 10:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on August 21, 1978

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Someone born on August 21, 1978 is:

46 years 8 months old,

or 560 months and 23 days old,

or 2438 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17068 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1978?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 21, 1978.

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