What happened on Wednesday July 26, 1978?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1978:

• San Diego Comic-Con International Opens The 11th San Diego Comic-Con International commenced at the El Cortez Hotel, marking another year of the now-legendary pop culture and comic book convention that would grow to become a massive global entertainment event.
• Johnny Bench Hits 300th Home Run Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench, a legendary baseball player, achieved a significant milestone by hitting his 300th career home run, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest catchers in Major League Baseball history.
• France Conducts Nuclear Test at Mururoa Atoll France conducted a nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia, continuing its nuclear testing program in the Pacific region, which was controversial due to potential environmental and health impacts.
• Mary Robinson: Disney Animation Legend Mary Robinson, a prominent Disney artist known for her significant contributions to animation, including the iconic 'It's a Small World' attraction, passed away in Soquel, California at age 66. Throughout her career, she worked on numerous Disney animation and live-action films, as well as park attractions. Her remarkable contributions were recognized when she was named a Disney Legend in 1991.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1978

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1978

July 26, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 207th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1978 can also be written as 7/26/1978 in the US and as 26/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1978 in July 1978 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1978:

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

  The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a critical U.S.

• Matthieu Bataille
• Jermaine Paul

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on July 26th

Famous people died on July 26, 1978:

• Mary Blair

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on July 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
2. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
3. The Rolling Stones - Miss You
4. Donna Summer - Last Dance
5. Frankie Valli - Grease

July 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
3. Marshall Hain - Dancin' In The City
4. Clout - Substitute
5. The Motors - Airport

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1978 was You And I by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Rick James - You And I
2. A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
3. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
4. Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
5. Donna Summer - Last Dance

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 26, 1978 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 02:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on July 26, 1978

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Someone born on July 26, 1978 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 18 days old,

or 2442 weeks

or 17094 days old,

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

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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

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

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