What happened on Tuesday December 26, 1978?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1978:

• Indira Gandhi Released from Jail On December 26, 1978, Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, was released from jail following her detention during a period of political turbulence. This event marked a significant moment in Indian political history, reflecting the complex dynamics of power and opposition during the late 1970s.
• Paris-Dakar Rally Inaugural Race The inaugural Paris-Dakar Rally, an annual off-road car and motorcycle race, began on December 26, 1978. This groundbreaking motorsport event would become legendary for its extreme difficulty, crossing multiple countries and challenging terrains from France to Senegal.

Events in 1978

December 26, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1978

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1978

December 26, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 360th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1978 can also be written as 12/26/1978 in the US and as 26/12/1978 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1978 in December 1978 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1978:

• Noom Diawara
• Chiang Wan-an

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1978:

• Heinrich Schlier

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Chic - Le Freak
2. Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
3. Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
4. Billy Joel - My Life
5. Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)

December 26, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Chic - Le Freak
2. Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - September
4. Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
5. Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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

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December 26, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:28 am and setting at 03:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1978

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Someone born on December 26, 1978 is:

46 years 4 months old,

or 556 months and 18 days old,

or 2420 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16941 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1978?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 26, 1978.

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