What happened on Thursday June 22, 1978?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1978:

• Discovery of Charon, Pluto's First Satellite On June 22, 1978, American astronomer James W. Christy made a groundbreaking astronomical discovery at the United States Naval Observatory by first observing Charon, the largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto. This discovery significantly expanded our understanding of the Pluto-Charon system and planetary satellite dynamics.
• Neo-Nazis Cancel Controversial Skokie March On June 22, 1978, planned neo-Nazi demonstrations in the predominantly Jewish community of Skokie, Illinois were called off, marking a significant moment in civil rights and community resistance against hate speech and potential provocation.
• Jai Rodriguez, Queer Eye Personality Born Jai Rodriguez, an American television personality best known for his role in the groundbreaking reality makeover show 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy', was born on this date, contributing to LGBTQ+ representation in media.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1978

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1978

June 22, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1978 can also be written as 6/22/1978 in the US and as 22/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1978:

• Dan Wheldon
• Champ Bailey

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on June 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
2. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
3. Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
4. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
5. ABBA - Take A Chance On Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
3. Darts - The Boy From New York City
4. Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
5. The Rolling Stones - Miss You

June 22, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
3. Heatwave - The Grooveline
4. Linda Clifford - Runaway Love
5. George Duke - Dukey Stick (Part One)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 22, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:12 pm and setting at 08:44 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 1978

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Someone born on June 22, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 22 days old,

or 2446 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17128 days old,

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

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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

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

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