What happened this day in history February 18, 1978

What are the important events that happened on February 18, 1978? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 18, 1978: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 18, 1978 is the 49th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 316 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 5, 1978 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 71,280 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘tetracontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $7,141.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Horse is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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February 18, 1978 Historical Events

  • 1978
    The first Ironman Triathlon competition takes place on the island of Oahu, won by Gordon Haller.

Who were born on February 18, 1978?

  • 1978
    Josip Šimunić, Croatian footballer
  • 1978
    Oliver Pocher, German comedian

Who died on February 18, 1978?

  • 1978
    Maggie McNamara, American actress (b. 1928)

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