Saturday July 01, 1978: on this day

About July 1st, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: Act closes at Majestic Theater NYC after 233 performances
  • Day of the week: July 1st, 1978 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Olivia de Havilland, Pamela Anderson
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb
  • #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
  • Popular movie: Fedora directed by Billy Wilder

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

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What day of the week was July 01, 1978?


July 01, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1978 can also be written as 7/1/1978 in the US and as 1/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 01, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 01, 1978:

  • Act closes at majestic theater nyc after 233 performances
  • Former us president richard nixon makes first public speech since resigning in 1974.
  • Northern territory of australia becomes self-governing.
  • The northern territory in australia is granted self-government.

July 01, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 01, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

Horse chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on July 1st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on July 01, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 01, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:56 am and setting at 06:06 pm.

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

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Who was born on July 01, 1978?


Famous people born on July 01, 1978:

  • Jakeira Thompson

    Jakeira Thompson is a prominent civil rights activist who has been involved in various social justice movements.

  • Sarah Burch

    Sarah Burch is a Canadian astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of exoplanets and the search for habitable worlds.

  • Tyeasha Lee

    Tyeasha Lee is the founder and CEO of a successful tech startup that has disrupted the industry.

  • Fronnie Davis

    Fronnie Davis was a professional soccer player who played for several teams in Europe and the United States.

  • Colburn Sinclair

    Colburn Sinclair is a prominent American mathematician known for his work in the field of combinatorics.

  • Ranjit Kumar

    Indian film actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Tery Davis

    Tery Davis was a professional track and field athlete who competed in the Olympics during the 2000s.

  • Ameliarose Wilde

    Ameliarose Wilde is a contemporary Irish novelist whose critically acclaimed works blend elements of magical realism and historical fiction.

  • Meiko Tanaka

    Meiko Tanaka is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of the successful e-commerce platform Rakuten Ichiba.

  • Arthella Patel

    Arthella Patel was a successful swimmer who specialized in freestyle and butterfly events.

  • Dakai Bautista

    Dakai Bautista is a Filipino-American novelist whose works often explore themes of identity, migration, and the immigrant experience.

  • Benjerman Cox

    Known for his contributions to open-source software development.

  • Mescal Gonzalez

    Mescal Gonzalez is a Mexican-American politician who has served as a member of the Texas State Senate.

  • Dailee Takahashi

    Dailee Takahashi is a respected politician in her home country, known for her work in promoting international cooperation and sustainable...

  • Shiri Levine

    Shiri Levine is an Israeli entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the cybersecurity startup Cybereason.

  • Tuwana Lee

    Tuwana Lee is an acclaimed documentary photographer, known for her powerful and emotive images capturing diverse communities and social...

  • Marchella Zhao

    Marchella Zhao is a Chinese neuroscientist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of the human brain and its functions.

  • Tonique Wilson

    Tonique Wilson is an IT project manager who has led the development of various technology projects.

  • Charleene Diaz

    Charleene Diaz is an IT project manager who has led the development of various enterprise-level software solutions.

  • Rionna Hernandez

    Rionna Hernandez is a county commissioner in a rural county in the Southwest.

Whose famous birthday is on July 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 1st:

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland

    Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

  • Pamela Anderson
    Pamela Anderson

    Canadian-american actress and star of "baywatch", the most-watched tv program in history.

  • Liv Tyler
    Liv Tyler

    American actress, daughter bebe buell of aerosmith and steven tyler of aerosmith.

  • Leslie Caron
    Leslie Caron

    French-american ballet dancer, winsome, and elfin.

  • Debbie Harry
    Debbie Harry

    American singer-songwriter and actress, best known as the lead singer of new wave and punk rock bands.

  • Léa Seydoux
    Léa Seydoux

    French actress and granddaugther to jera'me seydoux.

  • Hilarie Burton
    Hilarie Burton

    Hilarie burton is an american actress and vj, best known for her role as peyton sawyer on the television series one tree hill.

  • Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio

    Vincent d'onofrio is an american actor known for his roles in full metal jacket, men in black, and daredevil.

  • Sydney Pollack
    Sydney Pollack

    American actor and filmmaker whose works include "the slender thread," 1965 and "the scalphunters," 1968.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

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July 01, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 10 days old,

or 2393 weeks

or 16751 days old,

if you were born on July 01, 1978.

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

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 1st 2024.

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

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 01, 1978.

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


Famous people died on July 01, 1978:

  • Elizabth Bragg

    Nobel Prize winner for physics in 1915.

  • Tomio Miki

    Influential Japanese photographer.

  • Alphonse Lacouture

    Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Caswell Ellis

    American author known for his works in fiction and poetry.

  • Kurt Student

    German luftwaffe general (born 1890).

  • Abdylas Maldybaev
  • Claude Eatherly
  • René Malaise

What famous deaths happened on July 1st?

Famous deaths on July 1st:

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau

    American actor, best known for his role in the odd couple as oscar madison.

  • Virginia Weidler
    Virginia Weidler

    American child star, who was four years old when she first appeared in "surrender.

  • Sylvia Sidney
    Sylvia Sidney

    Bronx (new york) -- actress (wkrp.

  • Mollie Sugden
    Mollie Sugden

    English singer and actress (d. 2009).

  • Edward Dmytryk
    Edward Dmytryk

    Director (carpetbaggers, young lions, caine mutiny).

  • Geoffrey Hutchings
    Geoffrey Hutchings

    British actor (born 1939).

  • Wolfman Jack
    Wolfman Jack

    Disc jockey (midnight special), is killed at 57.

  • Marylon Brando

    Iconic American actor known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

  • Ramces II

    One of the most powerful pharaohs of ancient Egypt known for his military campaigns and building projects.

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July 01, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 01, 1978:

  • Canada Day (formerly Dominion Day) - national holiday of Canada. Moving Day in the province of QuTbec
  • 1899 - Indiana Jones's birthday.
  • In Bulgaria, there is a tradition called July Morning dating from the hippy period in 1980s and maybe as far back as the 1970s. Young (and not so young) people from all over the country travel (often hitchhike) to the Black Sea coast to meet the first sun rays on the 1st of July. Naturally Uriah Heep's July Morning is the main refrain. Although the tradition is linked to the hippy movement in America, it is still popular in Bulgaria. Strangely, it seems that there is no such tradition in other
  • Surinam Keti Koti (Breaking of Chains) Day of Liberty; On July 1, 1863 slavery was abolished.
  • Memorial Day in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day.
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July 01, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 01, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 26th and July 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 01, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - Baker Street
  3. - It's A Heartache
  4. - Take A Chance On Me
  5. - Use Ta Be My Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 01, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 01, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - The Smurf Song
  3. - Dancin' In The City
  4. - Substitute
  5. - Airport

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 01, 1978 was Stuff Like That by Quincy Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 01, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stuff Like That
  2. - Close The Door
  3. - Runaway Love
  4. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  5. - You And I

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July 01, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 01, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fedora

Fedora

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, José Ferrer

Ecce bombo

Ecce bombo

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Nanni Moretti

Starring: Nanni Moretti, Lina Sastri, Fabio Traversa, Glauco Mauri, Luisa Rossi, Carola Stagnaro, Susanna Javicoli, Cristina Manni, Simona Frosi, Piero Galletti, Luciano Agati, Agenore Incrocci

Country: Italy

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

Convoy

Convoy

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Pen Tennyson

Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Warren Beatty, Buck Henry

Starring: Warren Beatty, James Mason, Julie Christie, Jack Warden

Country: United States of America

July 01, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 01, 1978 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Heiter bis wolkig

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

Release year: 1978

Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

July 01, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 01, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Time For Truth by William E. Simon

A Time For Truth

By:

An eminent conservative examines the economic and policy policies that threaten liberty and points the way towards an American Renaissance.

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.

The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need by Andrew Tobias

The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need

By:

Over thirty years, The Only Investment Guide You Will Ever Need has been a popular finance guide that has won the loyalty of over a million people across the United States.

Stained Glass by William F. Buckley Jr

Stained Glass

By:

Blackford Oakes is back! Blackford Oakes returns!

The Women'S Room by Marilyn French

The Women'S Room

By:

The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.

July 01, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 01, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

history

Who was the US President on July 01, 1978?

On July 01, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 01, 1978?

On July 01, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 01, 1978?

On July 01, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 1st?

July 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 1 july 2019, kabul attack: more than 100 people are injured and 40 are killed in a car bombing in kabul, afghanistan. five taliban gunmen are killed and five more are taken by the taliban. (new york times). taliban militants overran qush tepa district of jowzjan province, resulting the death of more than 50 afghan soldiers. others were also captured.
  • 2018 - 48 people were killed when a bus crashes off a mountain road in uttarakhand, india.
  • 2017 - The memorial service for helmut kohl, former west german leader, is held in his death and funeral. world leaders like bill clinton, emmanuel macron and dmitry medvedev attend, as well as angela merkel and theresa may. (fox news),

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What happened in 1978?

1978 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Timbuktu! opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 243 performances
  • Funeral of Pope Paul VI
  • Iranian students occupies Iranian embassy at Wassenaar

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What was the calendar for July 1978?

July 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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