What happened on Thursday June 29, 1978?

Here's what happened on June 29, 1978:

• Mondale's Middle East Diplomatic Mission US Vice President Walter F. Mondale embarked on a diplomatic trip to the Middle East, likely aimed at fostering diplomatic relations and discussing regional geopolitical issues during a period of significant international tension.
• Murder of Bob Crane Bob Crane, renowned American actor best known for his role as Colonel Hogan in the popular TV series 'Hogan's Heroes', was tragically murdered at the age of 49. His death shocked the entertainment industry and remains an unsolved mystery.
• Nicole Scherzinger's Birth Nicole Scherzinger, an accomplished American singer, dancer, and actress, was born on June 29, 1978. She would later gain fame as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls and as a successful solo artist and television personality.
• Inaugural Pearson Cup Baseball Game The Montreal Expos defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the first-ever Pearson Cup game, a significant moment in Canadian baseball history. Sam Mejías clinched the victory with a dramatic 10th-inning walk-off suicide squeeze, highlighting the excitement of this inter-league matchup.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jun. 29, 1978

Newspapers from Jun. 29, 1978

June 29, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 180th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1978 can also be written as 6/29/1978 in the US and as 29/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

Famous people born on June 29, 1978:

• Nicole Scherzinger

  Nicole Scherzinger is a renowned American pop singer, dancer, and television personality who rose to international fame as the lead vocalist...

• Steve Savidan

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on June 29th

Famous people died on June 29, 1978:

• Bob Crane

  Bob Crane was an American actor best known for starring in the popular TV sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes' from 1965 to 1971.

• André Chapelon
• Edoardo Malusardi

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on June 29th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 29, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 04:16 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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Someone born on June 29, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 15 days old,

or 2445 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17121 days old,

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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

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

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