What happened on Thursday August 24, 1978?

Here's what happened on August 24, 1978:

• USSR Underground Nuclear Test On August 24, 1978, the Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the height of the Cold War. These tests were part of the ongoing nuclear arms race between the USSR and the United States, demonstrating technological capabilities and strategic military preparedness.
• Titan II Rocket Leak Incident in Kansas On August 24, 1978, a catastrophic leak occurred during maintenance of a Titan II rocket near Rock, Kansas. The incident resulted in seven U.S. Air Force personnel being injured, with two personnel tragically losing their lives. This accident highlighted the significant risks associated with handling complex and volatile rocket propellants during the Cold War era.
• Rafael Furcal Birth On August 24, 1978, Rafael Furcal was born in the Dominican Republic. Furcal would later become a prominent Major League Baseball player, known for his exceptional skills as a shortstop and his contributions to several MLB teams during his professional career.

Events in 1978

August 24, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 24, 1978

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 1978

August 24, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1978 can also be written as 8/24/1978 in the US and as 24/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1978 in August 1978 calendar

Famous people born on August 24, 1978:

• Kobe Bryant

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• Julian Casablancas

  Julian Casablancas is the lead singer of the influential rock band The Strokes and a solo artist known for his distinctive musical style.

• Beth Riesgraf

  Beth Riesgraf is an American actress best known for her role in the TNT series 'Leverage' as Parker, a skilled professional thief.

• Yves Allegro

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on August 24th

Famous people died on August 24, 1978:

• Louis Prima

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• Kathleen Kenyon
• Baldo Rossi
• Francesco Valli

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 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 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 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 24, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 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 24th is Virgo.

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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 24, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 1978 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:56 pm and setting at 01:54 pm.

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 24, 1978

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Someone born on August 24, 1978 is:

46 years 8 months old,

or 560 months and 20 days old,

or 2437 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17065 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1978?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 24, 1978.

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