What happened on Saturday June 24, 1978?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1978:

• Sydney Mardi Gras Police Confrontation The first Sydney Mardi Gras, commemorating the Stonewall riots anniversary, was met with severe police brutality. Participants were systematically arrested and beaten during the night parade at Taylor Square. Despite police attempts to suppress the event, the march became a powerful symbol of LGBTQ+ resistance and solidarity.
• First Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras The inaugural Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras was held, marking a significant moment in LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in Australia. This event would become an annual celebration of diversity, pride, and social progress.
• Assassination of North Yemen President North Yemen President Ahmad al-Ghashmi was assassinated, marking a significant political upheaval in the region and highlighting the volatile political landscape of the Middle East during the late 1970s.
• Juan Román Riquelme Birth Juan Román Riquelme, a legendary Argentine footballer known for his exceptional playmaking skills, was born on this date.
• Luis García Birth Luis García, a notable Spanish footballer, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent player in Spanish football.
• Erno Vuorinen Birth Erno 'Emppu' Vuorinen, guitarist of the renowned Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, was born on this date.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1978

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1978

June 24, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 175th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1978 can also be written as 6/24/1978 in the US and as 24/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1978:

• Juan Román Riquelme

  Legendary Argentine footballer known for his exceptional playmaking skills and considered one of the most talented midfielders of his...

• Emppu Vuorinen

  Finnish guitarist and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with rock bands Nightwish, Firetribe, and Altaria.

• Luis Garcia

  Spanish midfielder renowned for his technical skills and creative play, who played for clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona.

• Ariel Pink

  Experimental indie rock musician and singer-songwriter known for his lo-fi and psychedelic musical style.

• Luis García (footballer born 1978)
• Shunsuke Nakamura

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on June 24th

Famous people died on June 24, 1978:

• Robert Charroux

  Robert Charroux was a prominent French writer known for his works in science fiction and exploration of occult topics.

• Mstislav Keldyš
• Nat Agar
• Achille Pesce

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on June 24th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 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 24th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:50 pm and setting at 11:04 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 24, 1978

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Someone born on June 24, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 11 days old,

or 2445 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17117 days old,

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

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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

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

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