What happened on Saturday November 25, 1978?

Here's what happened on November 25, 1978:

• American Airlines DC-10 Crash in Chicago A catastrophic American Airlines DC-10 crash during takeoff from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport resulted in the tragic loss of 275 lives, marking one of the deadliest aviation accidents of 1978.
• First Day of Remembrance for Japanese American Incarceration Over 2,000 people gathered at the Western Washington Fair grounds in Puyallup to commemorate the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans, marking a significant moment in acknowledging historical injustices and promoting cultural understanding.
• Thomas Hearns Professional Boxing Debut Thomas 'The Hitman' Hearns made a powerful professional boxing debut by knocking out Jerome Hill in just two rounds, signaling the start of his legendary boxing career.
• Shina Ringo: Japanese Musician Shina Ringo is a notable Japanese musician, singer, and songwriter known for her innovative and eclectic musical style, contributing significantly to the contemporary Japanese music scene.

Events in 1978

November 25, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 25, 1978

Newspapers from Nov. 25, 1978

November 25, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 329th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 25, 1978 can also be written as 11/25/1978 in the US and as 25/11/1978 in UK and Europe.

November 25, 1978 in November 1978 calendar

Famous people born on November 25, 1978:

• Katherine Heigl

  Prominent American actress known for her roles in Grey's Anatomy and numerous romantic comedy films.

• Taís Araújo

  Prominent Brazilian actress known for her significant roles in television soap operas and her influence in Brazilian media.

• Ringo Shiina

  Japanese musician, producer, and lead singer of the influential alternative rock band Tokyo Jihen.

• Lauren Hewitt

  Australian track and field athlete who competed in the 100m and 200m sprint events at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

• Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on November 25th

Famous people died on November 25, 1978:

• Elena Freda

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on November 25th

November 25, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 25, 1978 was MacArthur Park by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Donna Summer - MacArthur Park
2. Foreigner - Double Vision
3. Ambrosia - How Much I Feel
4. Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
5. Anne Murray - You Needed Me

November 25, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 25, 1978 was Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. The Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap
2. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
3. Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
4. John Travolta - Sandy
5. The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl

November 25, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 25, 1978 was I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
2. Barry White - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
3. Rick James - Mary Jane
4. Chic - Le Freak
5. Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 25th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 25, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 25, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 25, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 25, 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 November 25, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 02:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on November 25, 1978

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Someone born on November 25, 1978 is:

46 years 5 months old,

or 557 months and 19 days old,

or 2424 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16972 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 25, 1978?

There are 195 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 25, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 25, 1978.

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