What happened on Tuesday August 22, 1978?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1978:

• Nicaraguan Revolution: Sandinista National Palace Seizure The Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) launches a bold revolutionary action by seizing the National Congress of Nicaragua, taking over a thousand hostages. This dramatic event marks a critical moment in the Nicaraguan Revolution, challenging the existing political power structure.
• Death of Jomo Kenyatta, First President of Kenya Jomo Kenyatta, the influential first Prime Minister and later President of Kenya, passes away. A key figure in Kenya's independence movement, Kenyatta played a pivotal role in guiding the nation through its post-colonial era.
• Pope John Paul I Elected Cardinal Albino Luciani of Venice is elected as Pope John Paul I, becoming the head of the Roman Catholic Church. His papacy, though brief, would be remembered for his humble and approachable demeanor.
• DC Voting Rights Amendment Passed The U.S. Congress passes the District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment, aiming to grant Washington D.C. full congressional representation. Despite congressional approval, the amendment ultimately fails to achieve ratification by the required number of states.
• Soyuz 31 Space Mission Soyuz 31 launches to the Salyut 6 space station, carrying two cosmonauts, including a notable East German crew member. This mission represents continued international cooperation in space exploration during the Cold War era.

Events in 1978

August 22, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1978

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1978

August 22, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1978 can also be written as 8/22/1978 in the US and as 22/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1978 in August 1978 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1978:

• James Corden

  James Corden is a prominent British comedian, actor, and television host who gained international fame through his work on 'The Late Late...

• Jeff Stinco

  Jeff Stinco is a Canadian musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the popular pop-punk band Simple Plan.

• Mathieu Hanotin
• Irandhir Santos

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1978:

• Phyllis McGinley

  Phyllis McGinley was an acclaimed American poet and writer who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1961, known for her witty and insightful...

• Ignazio Silone

  Prominent Italian novelist and political activist known for his powerful works critiquing fascism and social injustice, including the famous...

• Jomo Kenyatta

  Kenyan politician, 1st president of kenya (b. 1894).

• Piero Caleffi
• Helena Kagan

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 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 22, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 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 22, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 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 22nd 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 22, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1978 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 11:57 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 22, 1978

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Someone born on August 22, 1978 is:

46 years 8 months old,

or 560 months and 22 days old,

or 2438 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17067 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1978?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 22, 1978.

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