What happened on Monday November 27, 1978?

Here's what happened on November 27, 1978:

• Assassination of George Moscone and Harvey Milk In a tragic event that shocked San Francisco and the nation, city mayor George Moscone and openly gay city supervisor Harvey Milk were assassinated inside San Francisco City Hall by former supervisor Dan White. This event was a significant moment in LGBTQ+ political history and civil rights, highlighting the tensions and violence faced by progressive political figures in the late 1970s.
• Founding of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a significant political and militant organization advocating for Kurdish rights and autonomy, was founded in the Turkish village of Fis. This event marked the beginning of a long and complex struggle for Kurdish self-determination in Turkey and the broader Middle East region.
• Avianca Airlines Boeing 747 Crash in Madrid A devastating aviation disaster occurred when a Colombian Avianca Airlines Boeing 747 crashed in Madrid, resulting in the tragic loss of 183 lives. This incident highlighted the critical importance of aviation safety and investigation protocols.
• Birth of Mike Skinner of The Streets Mike Skinner, a British rapper and musician known for his innovative work with the band The Streets, was born. Skinner would later become an influential figure in the UK's alternative hip-hop and electronic music scenes.

Events in 1978

November 27, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 27, 1978

Newspapers from Nov. 27, 1978

November 27, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Pittsburgh Steelers - San Francisco 49ers : 24 - 7

November 27, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 331st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 27, 1978 can also be written as 11/27/1978 in the US and as 27/11/1978 in UK and Europe.

November 27, 1978 in November 1978 calendar

Famous people born on November 27, 1978:

• Radek Štěpánek

  Czech professional tennis player, duplicate of Radek Stepanek.

• Radek Stepanek

  Czech professional tennis player who was a top-tier competitor, known for his versatile playing style and significant achievements in...

• Jimmy Rollins

  Prominent American baseball shortstop who played primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies, winning multiple awards including the National...

• Mike Skinner

  English musician, rapper, and producer, best known as the frontman of the influential hip-hop group The Streets, renowned for his unique...

• Unax Ugalde

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on November 27th

Famous people died on November 27, 1978:

• Harvey Milk

  Harvey Milk was a pioneering LGBTQ+ rights activist and politician who became the first openly gay elected official in California.

• George Moscone

  George Moscone was a progressive American politician who served as mayor of San Francisco from 1975 until his tragic assassination in 1978.

• Joseph Marie Trịnh Như Khuê
• Ernst Schirlitz
• Annette Frances Braun
• Roberto Larraz

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on November 27th

November 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 27, 1978 was You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
2. Donna Summer - MacArthur Park
3. Ambrosia - How Much I Feel
4. Chic - Le Freak
5. Gino Vannelli - I Just Wanna Stop

November 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 27, 1978 was Mary's Boy Child by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
2. Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
3. The Village People - YMCA
4. The Barron Knights - A Taste Of Aggro
5. The Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven

November 27, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 27, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 27th 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 27, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 27, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 27, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 27, 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 27, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:39 am and setting at 03:41 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 27, 1978

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Someone born on November 27, 1978 is:

46 years 5 months old,

or 557 months and 7 days old,

or 2422 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16960 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 27, 1978?

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 27, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 27, 1978.

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