What happened on Tuesday January 31, 1978?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1978:

• Israel Expands West Bank Settlements Israel transformed three military outposts in the West Bank into civilian settlements, a controversial move that further complicated the geopolitical landscape of the region and heightened tensions with Palestinian territories.
• Holy Crown of Hungary Returns to Public Display The Crown of St. Stephen, a significant historical artifact representing Hungarian national sovereignty, was returned to Hungary and placed on public display after being held in the United States since the end of World War II. This momentous event symbolized the restoration of Hungary's cultural heritage and national identity.
• Elvis Tribute Show Opens in New York "Elvis: The Legend Lives!" theatrical production debuts at the Palace Theater in New York City, scheduled for a 101-performance run. The show celebrates the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley, who had passed away just a few months earlier in August 1977.

Events in 1978

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

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1978

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1978

January 31, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1978 can also be written as 1/31/1978 in the US and as 31/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 1978:

• Arthur Wellesley

  Earl of Mornington, a prominent English nobleman with significant historical importance.

• Brad Rutter

  Record-holding Jeopardy! champion, known as the highest-earning game show contestant in the show's history.

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on January 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
2. Randy Newman - Short People
3. Player - Baby Come Back
4. Queen - We Are The Champions
5. Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water

January 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Abba - Take A Chance On Me
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Figaro
3. Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keely - If I Had Words
4. Darts - Come Back My Love
5. Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1978 was Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Stargard - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
2. Natalie Cole - Our Love
3. Heatwave - Always And Forever
4. Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
5. ConFunkShun - Ffun

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:48 pm and setting at 11:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on January 31, 1978

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Someone born on January 31, 1978 is:

47 years 2 months old,

or 566 months and 23 days old,

or 2464 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17249 days old,

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

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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

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

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