What happened on Monday October 02, 1978?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1978:

• Beirut Conflict Escalation Intense fighting erupted between Syrian forces and Palestinian militants in East Beirut, resulting in a devastating loss of life with approximately 1,300 people killed. This incident underscored the volatile nature of the Lebanese civil conflict during this period.
• Yankees Win American League East Playoff The New York Yankees clinched their third consecutive American League East title by defeating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in a dramatic playoff game. Ron Guidry secured his 25th win, supported by Bucky Dent's crucial home run and Lou Pinella's exceptional fielding.
• Tuvalu Gains Independence from United Kingdom Tuvalu, formerly the British colony of the Ellice Islands, officially became an independent nation while maintaining an association with the United Kingdom. Sir Toaripi Lauti was inaugurated as the first prime minister, and Sir Fiatau Penitala Teo became the first Governor-General, representing Queen Elizabeth II as the constitutional monarch.
• New Prime Minister in Djibouti Barkat Gourad Hamadou assumed the role of Prime Minister of Djibouti, becoming the fourth leader since the country's independence 16 months earlier. This transition highlighted the ongoing political development of the young nation.

Events in 1978

October 02, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1978

October 02, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 5 - 9

October 02, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 275th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1978 can also be written as 10/2/1978 in the US and as 2/10/1978 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1978 in October 1978 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1978:

• Ayumi Hamasaki

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• Franciely Freduzeski
• Matt Hancock

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on October 2nd

October 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1978 was Kiss You All Over by Exile, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Exile - Kiss You All Over
2. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
3. Nick Gilder - Hot Child In The City
4. Boston - Don't Look Back
5. John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights

October 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1978 was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
2. Boney M - Rasputin
3. Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
4. Dean Friedman - Lucky Stars
5. John Travolta - Sandy

October 02, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
3. L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
4. Ashford & Simpson - It Seems To Hang On
5. Rose Royce - I'm In Love (And I Love The Feeling)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 October 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 07:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1978

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Someone born on October 02, 1978 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 4 days old,

or 2439 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17079 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1978?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 02, 1978.

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