What happened on Sunday December 31, 1978?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1978:

• U.S.-Taiwan Diplomatic Shift Taiwan experiences its final day of official diplomatic relations with the United States, signaling a major geopolitical realignment following the U.S. recognition of the People's Republic of China.
• Iran's Political Transition Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi names Shapour Bakhtiar as the new Prime Minister of Iran, marking a critical moment in the lead-up to the Iranian Revolution.
• CIA Leadership Change Admiral Stansfield Turner retires from the U.S. Navy, concluding his tenure as Director of Central Intelligence during a period of significant geopolitical transformation.
• The Runaways' Final Performance The pioneering all-female rock band The Runaways concludes their final concert at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, bringing an end to their influential musical journey.
• Broadway Musical Milestone "Magic Show" closes at the Cort Theater in New York City after an impressive run of 1,859 performances, marking a significant achievement in musical theater history.

Events in 1978

December 31, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1978

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1978

December 31, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Houston Oilers - New England Patriots : 31 - 14
• Minnesota Vikings - Los Angeles Rams : 10 - 34

December 31, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 365th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1978 can also be written as 12/31/1978 in the US and as 31/12/1978 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1978 in December 1978 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1978:

• Tyrese Gibson

  Tyrese Gibson is a multi-talented American actor, singer, and model, best known for his roles in the Fast & Furious franchise and R&B music.

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on December 31st

Famous people died on December 31, 1978:

• Basil Wolverton

  Renowned American illustrator and comic book artist known for his distinctive, grotesque drawing style.

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on December 31st

December 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Chic - Le Freak
2. Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
3. Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
4. Billy Joel - My Life
5. Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)

December 31, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Chic - Le Freak
2. Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - September
4. Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
5. Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1978 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 08:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1978

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Someone born on December 31, 1978 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 23 days old,

or 2416 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16915 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1978?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 31, 1978.

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