What happened on Sunday November 26, 1978?

Here's what happened on November 26, 1978:

• Deadly Holiday Inn Fire in Rochester, New York A tragic fire erupted at a Holiday Inn in Rochester, New York, resulting in ten fatalities. The incident highlighted the critical importance of fire safety protocols and emergency preparedness in public accommodations.
• First Lesbian-Themed TV Movie: A Question of Love On November 26, 1978, the groundbreaking television movie 'A Question of Love' was broadcast, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ media representation. This film was the first TV movie to explore lesbian themes, helping to increase visibility and understanding of same-sex relationships during a time of limited representation.
• Edmonton Eskimos Win CFL Grey Cup The 66th Canadian Football League (CFL) Grey Cup was held at CNE Stadium in Toronto, where the Edmonton Eskimos defeated the Montreal Alouettes 20-13. This victory marked the beginning of the Eskimos' remarkable dynasty, as they would go on to win five consecutive championships.

Events in 1978

November 26, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 26, 1978

Newspapers from Nov. 26, 1978

November 26, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Cincinnati Bengals - Houston Oilers : 10 - 17
• Los Angeles Rams - Cleveland Browns : 19 - 30
• Minnesota Vikings - Green Bay Packers : 10 - 10
• New England Patriots - Baltimore Colts : 35 - 14
• New Orleans Saints - Atlanta Falcons : 17 - 20

November 26, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 330th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 1978 can also be written as 11/26/1978 in the US and as 26/11/1978 in UK and Europe.

November 26, 1978 in November 1978 calendar

Famous people born on November 26, 1978:

• Jun Fukuyama

  Renowned Japanese voice actor and singer known for roles in popular anime series and video games, with a significant career in the...

• Paolo Ruffini

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on November 26th

Famous people died on November 26, 1978:

• Frank Rosolino

  Renowned jazz trombonist known for his innovative bebop style and significant contributions to the jazz music scene in the mid-20th century.

• Ford Beebe

  American director and screenwriter (b. 1888).

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on November 26th

November 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 26, 1978 was MacArthur Park by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Donna Summer - MacArthur Park
2. Foreigner - Double Vision
3. Ambrosia - How Much I Feel
4. Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
5. Anne Murray - You Needed Me

November 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 26, 1978 was Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. The Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap
2. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
3. Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
4. John Travolta - Sandy
5. The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl

November 26, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 26, 1978 was I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
2. Barry White - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
3. Rick James - Mary Jane
4. Chic - Le Freak
5. Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 26th is Sagittarius.

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

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November 26, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 26, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 26, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 26, 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 November 26, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:36 am and setting at 03:02 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 26, 1978

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Someone born on November 26, 1978 is:

46 years 5 months old,

or 557 months and 8 days old,

or 2423 weeks

or 16961 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 26, 1978?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 26, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 26, 1978.

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