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What happened on Tuesday August 01, 1978?

About August 1st, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 1, 1978, an assassination attempt was made against a prominent figure by the Montoneros, a leftist urban guerrilla group in Argentina. This event was part of a broader campaign of violence during Argentina's Dirty War, which targeted political opponents and dissidents.
  • Day of the week: August 1st, 1978 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Miss You by The Rolling Stones
  • #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
  • Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino

More about August 1st, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on August 1st, 1978.

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August 01, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 1978:

  • Montoneros assassination attempt On August 1, 1978, an assassination attempt was made against a prominent figure by the Montoneros, a leftist urban guerrilla group in Argentina. This event was part of a broader campaign of violence during Argentina's Dirty War, which targeted political opponents and dissidents. source: theguardian.com
  • Birth of Dhani Harrison On August 1, 1978, Dhani Harrison, son of the late Beatles member George Harrison, was born. His birth marked the continuation of the Harrison legacy in music and culture. source: bbc.com
  • Pete Rose's hitting streak ends On August 1, 1978, Pete Rose's historic hitting streak of 44 games came to an end during a game against the Chicago Cubs. This streak remains one of the longest in Major League Baseball history, showcasing Rose's exceptional batting skills during that season. source: nytimes.com
  • Devastating Thunderstorm in South Dakota A severe thunderstorm struck west-central Beadle County, South Dakota, causing extensive damage. Winds reached near 80 mph, and hail up to golf ball size covered the ground, some accumulating up to six inches deep. The storm devastated approximately 480,000 acres of crops, with damages estimated at nearly four million dollars.

Events in 1978

August 01, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 01, 1978?


August 01, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 213th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1978 can also be written as 8/1/1978 in the US and as 1/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 01, 1978?


Famous people born on August 01, 1978:

  • Will Champion
    Will Champion

    Drummer of the internationally renowned rock band Coldplay, known for his significant contribution to modern rock music.

  • Dhani Harrison
    Dhani Harrison

    Guitarist and musician, son of George Harrison from The Beatles, known for his band thenewno2 and musical legacy.

  • Jonathan Wilkes
    Jonathan Wilkes

    English actor and singer known for his performances in theater and television.

  • Edgerrin James
    Edgerrin James

    Former NFL running back who played for the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals, known for his exceptional performance in professional...

  • Guy Parselany
    Guy Parselany
  • Witaliý Alikperow
    Witaliý Alikperow
  • Mattia Dolcetto
    Mattia Dolcetto
  • Roberto Plano
    Roberto Plano
  • Alessandro Spanakis
    Alessandro Spanakis
  • Björn Ferry
    Björn Ferry
  • Moïse Kandé
    Moïse Kandé
  • Oliver Dowden
    Oliver Dowden
  • Elvis Scott
    Elvis Scott
  • Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
    Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
  • Diego Giustozzi
    Diego Giustozzi
  • Gaby Amarantos
    Gaby Amarantos
  • Rafael Pires Vieira
    Rafael Pires Vieira
  • Chris Iwelumo
    Chris Iwelumo

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August 01, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1978:

  • Rudolf Kolisch
    Rudolf Kolisch

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August 01, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 01, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1978 was Miss You by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

  1. - Miss You youtube
  2. - Three Times A Lady youtube
  3. - Grease youtube
  4. - Last Dance youtube
  5. - Shadow Dancing youtube

August 01, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

  1. - You're The One That I Want youtube
  2. - Three Times A Lady youtube
  3. - Substitute youtube
  4. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring youtube
  5. - It's Raining youtube

August 01, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste Of Honey, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

  1. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  2. - Three Times A Lady youtube
  3. - You And I
  4. - Stuff Like That
  5. - Close The Door
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August 01, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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August 01, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:50 am and setting at 07:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.

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How old is someone born on August 01, 1978?


Someone born on August 01, 1978 is:

47 years 9 months old,

or 573 months and 23 days old,

or 2494 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17463 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1978?

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1978.

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