What happened on Friday July 21, 1978?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1978:

• Bolivian Military Coup of 1978 A military coup in Bolivia led by General Juan Pereda, resulting in the forced departure of President Hugo Banzer from power. This political upheaval represented another instance of political instability in Bolivia's turbulent military-dominated era.
• US Postal Service Labor Agreement The US Postal Service successfully negotiated a contract with labor unions, effectively preventing a potential nationwide mail strike. This agreement ensured continued postal services and avoided significant disruption to communication infrastructure.
• Record-Breaking Dog Strength Demonstration An extraordinary display of canine strength featuring an 80-kg Saint Bernard dog pulling an impressive 2,909-kg load over a distance of 27 meters. This remarkable feat highlighted the incredible physical capabilities of large dog breeds.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jul. 21, 1978

Newspapers from Jul. 21, 1978

July 21, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1978 can also be written as 7/21/1978 in the US and as 21/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 1978 in July 1978 calendar

Famous people born on July 21, 1978:

• Aashish Chaudhary

  Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema and television, with a notable career in Bollywood.

• Josh Hartnett

  Prominent American actor known for leading roles in blockbuster films like Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down during the early 2000s.

• Justin Bartha

  American actor best known for his roles in the National Treasure film series and The Hangover comedy franchise.

• Damian Marley

  Jamaican reggae artist and Grammy Award-winning musician, youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley, known for blending reggae with hip-hop...

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on July 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
2. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
3. The Rolling Stones - Miss You
4. Bob Seger - Still The Same
5. Donna Summer - Last Dance

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
3. Marshall Hain - Dancin' In The City
4. Clout - Substitute
5. The Motors - Airport

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1978 was You And I by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Rick James - You And I
2. Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
3. A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
4. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
5. Donna Summer - Last Dance

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 08:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 1978

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Someone born on July 21, 1978 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 2 days old,

or 2439 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17078 days old,

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

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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

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

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