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About September 24th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 24, 1978, Swiss voters approved the creation of the Canton of Jura, which became the country's 26th canton, following a national referendum.
- Day of the week: September 24th, 1978 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A
- #1 UK song: Three Times A Lady by The Commodores
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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- September 24, 1978: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 24, 1978?
- Who was born on September 24, 1978?
- September 24, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- September 24, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- September 24, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 24, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 24, 1978?
- Back in 1978
September 24, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 24, 1978:
- Switzerland creates Canton of Jura On September 24, 1978, Swiss voters approved the creation of the Canton of Jura, which became the country's 26th canton, following a national referendum. source: swissinfo.ch
- Dutch Women's Hockey Team wins World Championship On September 24, 1978, the Netherlands secured their second Women's Hockey World Cup title by defeating West Germany 1-0 in the final held in Madrid, Spain. source: en.wikipedia.org
- LPGA Ping Team Golf Classic Professional golfers Donna Caponi Young and Kathy Whitworth won the LPGA Ping Team Golf Classic, showcasing their skill and teamwork in women's professional golf.
September 24, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1978
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September 24, 1978: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 9 - 14
- Baltimore Colts - Buffalo Bills : 17 - 24
- Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 9 - 15
- Denver Broncos - Kansas City Chiefs : 23 - 17
- Detroit Lions - Seattle Seahawks : 16 - 28
What day of the week was September 24, 1978?
September 24, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 267th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 24, 1978 can also be written as 9/24/1978 in the US and as 24/9/1978 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 24, 1978?
Famous people born on September 24, 1978:
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Anthony MackieAcclaimed American actor known for playing Falcon in Marvel Cinematic Universe films and for his roles in critically acclaimed movies.
September 24, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 24, 1978:
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Hasso von ManteuffelGerman general and politician (b. 1897).
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James BassettAmerican journalist and author (b. 1912).
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Jay Adler
September 24, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 24, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 18th and September 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.
- Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Exile - Kiss You All Over
- Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Andy Gibb - An Everlasting Love
September 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by The Commodores, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.
- The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - It's Raining
- David Essex - Oh What A Circus
September 24, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1978 was Got To Get You Into My Life by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
- L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
- Michael Henderson - Take Me I'm Yours
- Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
- Stargard - What You Waiting For
September 24, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.
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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 24, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 24, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 24, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 24, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 03:02 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1978.
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Someone born on September 24, 1978 is:
47 years 10 months old,
or 574 months and 11 days old,
or 2497 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17481 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 24, 1978?
There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 24th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 24, 1978?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 24, 1978.
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Back in 1978
Why 1978 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 24, 1978, a 1978 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 24, 1978 includes Switzerland creates Canton of Jura, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 24, 1978 included “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by Taste Of Honey, A, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 24, 1978 included The Deer Hunter, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 24, 1978 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Anthony Mackie, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make September 24, 1978 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1978, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to September 24, 1978.
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