What happened on Saturday April 29, 1978?

Here's what happened on April 29, 1978:

• Assassination of Afghan Interior Minister Abdul Qadir Nuristani, the Interior Minister of Afghanistan, was assassinated on April 29, 1978, during a period of significant political instability in the country. This event occurred just one day before the Saur Revolution, which would dramatically transform Afghanistan's political landscape.
• Billboard Hot 100 Number One Song 'Night Fever' by the Bee Gees topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart on April 29, 1978, reflecting the continued dominance of disco music during the late 1970s. The song was part of the hugely successful Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.
• UK Singles Chart Topper The UK music charts were led by Boney M's 'Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring' on April 29, 1978, showcasing the international popularity of the Caribbean-themed disco group during this era.
• Death of Racing Driver Theo Helfrich Theo Helfrich, a German racing driver known for his participation in motorsports, passed away on April 29, 1978. Helfrich was a notable figure in the European racing circuit during his active years.
• Lunar Phase Details On April 29, 1978, the moon was in its Last Quarter phase, with 40% illumination. In New York City, the moon rose at 12:28 AM and set at 01:11 PM, presenting a typical lunar cycle for that time of year.

Events in 1978

April 29, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 29, 1978

Newspapers from Apr. 29, 1978

April 29, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 119th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 1978 can also be written as 4/29/1978 in the US and as 29/4/1978 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 1978 in April 1978 calendar

Famous people born on April 29, 1978:

• Bob Bryan

  Professional tennis player who formed a legendary doubles partnership with his twin brother Mike Bryan, winning numerous Grand Slam titles.

• Mike Bryan

  Professional tennis player who formed a legendary doubles partnership with his twin brother Bob Bryan, winning numerous Grand Slam titles.

• Javier Colon

  American singer-songwriter who won the first season of NBC's 'The Voice' competition, launching his music career.

• Tyler Labine

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on April 29th

Famous people died on April 29, 1978:

• Vito Maria Buscaino

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on April 29th

April 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 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 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 29, 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 29, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 29, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 29, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 01:11 pm.

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 29, 1978 is:

47 years and 15 days old,

or 564 months and 15 days old,

or 2454 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17182 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 1978?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 29, 1978.

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