What happened on Monday June 26, 1978?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1978:

• Landmark Supreme Court Decision on College Admissions In the landmark case 'University of California Regents v. Bakke', the Supreme Court of the United States makes a nuanced ruling on affirmative action. The court bars rigid racial quota systems in college admissions while simultaneously affirming the constitutionality of programs that provide advantages to minority applicants, setting a significant precedent for future diversity in higher education.
• SEASAT 1 Oceanographic Satellite Launch NASA launches SEASAT 1, the first dedicated oceanographic satellite, marking a significant milestone in marine and Earth observation technology. This satellite represents a breakthrough in our ability to study ocean dynamics, surface conditions, and global marine environments using advanced remote sensing techniques.
• Air Canada Flight 189 Crash Air Canada Flight 189, en route to Toronto, experiences a catastrophic runway overrun, crashing into the Etobicoke Creek ravine. The tragic accident results in two fatalities among the 107 passengers on board, prompting investigations into aviation safety and runway procedures.
• Brittany Separatists Attack Palace of Versailles Breton nationalist extremists conduct a bombing at the historic Palace of Versailles, a symbolic act of political protest highlighting tensions between regional separatist movements and the French national government. The attack draws international attention to the complex political dynamics in Brittany.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1978

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1978

June 26, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 177th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1978 can also be written as 6/26/1978 in the US and as 26/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1978:

• Alexandra Canto

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on June 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
2. Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
3. Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
4. ABBA - Take A Chance On Me
5. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1978 was Stuff Like That by Quincy Jones, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
3. Linda Clifford - Runaway Love
4. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
5. Rick James - You And I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:06 am and setting at 01:15 pm.

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 26, 1978

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Someone born on June 26, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 18 days old,

or 2446 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17124 days old,

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

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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

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

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