What happened on Wednesday March 22, 1978?

Here's what happened on March 22, 1978:

• French Nuclear Test France conducted a nuclear weapons test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• Karl Wallenda's Fatal Tightrope Walk Legendary circus performer Karl Wallenda, founder of The Flying Wallendas, tragically died after falling from a high-wire walk between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His death marked a somber moment in circus performance history.
• Robert Frost Plaza Dedication A plaza named after renowned American poet Robert Frost was dedicated at the intersection of California, Drumm, and Market Streets in San Francisco, commemorating the literary icon.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Mar. 22, 1978

Newspapers from Mar. 22, 1978

March 22, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 81st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1978 can also be written as 3/22/1978 in the US and as 22/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

Famous people born on March 22, 1978:

• Rani Mukerji

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• Disiz
• Will Gluck

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on March 22nd

Famous people died on March 22, 1978:

• Karl Wallenda
• Isidro Ayora

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on March 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Bee Gees - Night Fever
2. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
3. Samantha Sang - Emotion
4. Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally
5. Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights
2. Abba - Take A Chance On Me
3. Blondie - Denis
4. Darts - Come Back My Love
5. Rose Royce - Wishing On A Star

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 1978 was Bootzilla by Bootsy's Rubber Band, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootzilla
2. Parliament - Flashlight
3. Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You
4. Enchantment - It's You That I Need
5. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 22, 1978 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 22, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:20 pm and setting at 05:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on March 22, 1978

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Someone born on March 22, 1978 is:

47 years 1 month old,

or 565 months and 22 days old,

or 2460 weeks

or 17220 days old,

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

There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 22nd 2026.

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

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

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