What happened on Friday June 30, 1978?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1978:

• Bakke Decision Protests The Anti-Bakke Decision Coalition organized demonstrations in New York City, protesting the U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed Allan Bakke's admission to the University of California Medical School, which they viewed as a case of reverse discrimination.
• Ethiopia Launches Offensive in Eritrea Ethiopia initiated a massive military offensive in the Eritrean region, escalating the long-standing conflict between the two territories and signaling ongoing regional tensions.
• Willie McCovey Joins 500 Home Run Club Willie McCovey became the 12th member of the prestigious 500 home run club by hitting a milestone home run at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, marking a significant achievement in Major League Baseball history.
• Larry Doby Becomes White Sox Manager Larry Doby made history by becoming the manager of the Chicago White Sox, representing a significant milestone for African American leadership in professional baseball.
• Prince Michael's Royal Wedding Prince Michael of the United Kingdom married Baroness Marie-Christine von Reibnitz in a notable royal wedding ceremony, blending British aristocracy with European nobility.
• Hugh Hefner's Hollywood Sign Fundraiser Playboy founder Hugh Hefner hosted a star-studded fundraising event at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles to save the iconic Hollywood sign, featuring celebrities like Vivian Blaine and Rita Hayworth.

Events in 1978

June 30, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1978

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1978

June 30, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 181st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1978 can also be written as 6/30/1978 in the US and as 30/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1978:

• Nicole Scherzinger

  American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality, best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls.

• Ben Cousins

  Prominent Australian rules football player known for his successful career and controversial personal life.

• Eleonora Abbagnato
• Dinaw Mengestu
• Patrick Ivuti

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1978:

• Yuan Muzhi
• Domenico Casella

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on June 30th

June 30, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 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 30, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 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 30, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 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 30th is Cancer.

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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 30, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 30, 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 30, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:20 am and setting at 05:13 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 30, 1978 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 14 days old,

or 2445 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17120 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1978?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 30, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 30, 1978.

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