What happened on Thursday April 27, 1978?

Here's what happened on April 27, 1978:

• Saur Revolution in Afghanistan A significant communist military coup led by the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA), which overthrew President Mohammad Daoud Khan and established a socialist government aligned with the Soviet Union. The revolution resulted in the murder of Daoud Khan and marked a pivotal moment in Afghanistan's political history, dramatically shifting the country's geopolitical alignment.
• Willow Island Disaster The deadliest construction accident in United States history occurred at the Pleasants Power Station in Willow Island, West Virginia. A catastrophic cooling tower collapse resulted in the tragic deaths of 51 construction workers, highlighting critical safety failures in large-scale industrial construction projects.
• John Ehrlichman Released from Prison John Ehrlichman, a former top aide to President Richard Nixon, was released from the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, after serving 18 months for Watergate-related crimes. His release marked another chapter in the ongoing fallout from the Watergate scandal that had dramatically reshaped American political landscape.
• Journalist Lord Richard Cecil Killed in Rhodesia Lord Richard Cecil, a journalist and adventurer, was tragically killed by insurgents in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), reflecting the volatile political and conflict-ridden environment of the region during this period.
• Yankees vs Mets Mayor's Trophy Game The 14th Mayor's Trophy Game between the New York Yankees and New York Mets, with the Yankees winning a closely contested match 4-3 in 11 innings, showcasing the intense local baseball rivalry.

Events in 1978

April 27, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 27, 1978

Newspapers from Apr. 27, 1978

April 27, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 117th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1978 can also be written as 4/27/1978 in the US and as 27/4/1978 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1978 in April 1978 calendar

Famous people born on April 27, 1978:

• Stana Katic

  Canadian-American actress best known for her lead role as Kate Beckett in the popular TV series 'Castle', alongside Nathan Fillion.

• Pablo Schreiber

  American actor known for his powerful performances in TV series like 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'American Gods', as well as films like...

• Jim James

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on April 27th

April 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Bee Gees - Night Fever
2. Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
3. Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You
4. Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
5. Wings - With A Little Luck

April 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
2. Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams - Too Much Too Little Too Late
3. Dee D Jackson - Automatic Lover
4. Andrew Gold - Never Let Her Slip Away

April 27, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
2. George Benson - On Broadway
3. Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You
4. Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootzilla
5. The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 27, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 27, 1978 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 April 27, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 10:43 pm and setting at 09:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1978.

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Someone born on April 27, 1978 is:

47 years and 17 days old,

or 564 months and 17 days old,

or 2454 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17184 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1978?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 27, 1978.

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