Sunday October 01, 1978: on this day

October 01, 1978 was the 274th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 01, 1978 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 01, 1978, who was born and died on October 01, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 01, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss You All Over by Exile), movies (e.g. The Boys from Brazil, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner), TV series (e.g. Apple Pie) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 1st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 01, 1978?


October 01, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 274th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1978 can also be written as 10/1/1978 in the US and as 1/10/1978 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1978 in October 1978 calendar

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October 01, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 1978:

  • Comoros adopts constitution
  • Jane blalock wins lpga golden lights golf championship
  • Tuvalu (formerly ellice islands) declares independence from the uk
  • The voltaic revolutionary communist party is founded.
  • Tuvalu gains independence from the united kingdom.

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October 01, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cincinnati Bengals - San Francisco 49ers : 12 - 28
  • Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 14 - 35
  • Houston Oilers - Cleveland Browns : 16 - 13
  • Kansas City Chiefs - Buffalo Bills : 13 - 28
  • Los Angeles Rams - New Orleans Saints : 26 - 20
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October 01, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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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Discover the planets positions on October 1st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:05 am and setting at 06:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1978.

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Who was born on October 01, 1978?


Famous people born on October 01, 1978:

  • Jessica Shirvington

    Australian author known for her young adult fantasy novels.

  • Leticia Cline

    American tv personality and model.

  • Katie Aselton

    American actress.

  • Dominic Thornely

    Australian cricketer.

  • Nicole Atkins

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Joe Keith

    English footballer.

  • Stark Sands

    Actor.

  • Aída de la Cruz
  • İlker Avcıbay
  • Giovanni Dozzini
  • Renata Fodor
  • Alfredo Razón González
  • Vito Palmieri
  • Aleksandar Pantić

Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:

  • Jimmy Carter
    Jimmy Carter

    American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.

  • Brie Larson
    Brie Larson

    Brie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.

  • Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis

    Zach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews

    British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.

  • Jeane Manson
    Jeane Manson

    American singer, model, and actress living in france.

  • Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret

    French actor, both on tv and in film.

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens

    Stella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.

  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid

    Randy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.

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


You are 45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 27 days old,

or 2373 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16615 days old,

if you were born on October 01, 1978.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 01, 1978:

  • Joseph Colombo
  • Alfredo Maria Obviar y Aranda
  • Charles Pacôme

What famous deaths happened on October 1st?

Famous deaths on October 1st:

  • Richard Avedon

    American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.

  • Loui Leakey

    Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.

  • Spyridon Marinatos

    Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

  • Idonia Glaser

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Gamble Rogers

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.

  • Fount Leakey

    Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.

  • Reathel Bean

    Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Macdonald Critchley

    Renowned neurologist known for his work on brain disorders.

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.

  • Hendry Fok

    Hong Kong businessman and politician.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 1st

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


Holidays on October 01, 1978:

  • Singapore - Children's Day
  • Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
  • San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
  • Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
  • People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
  • RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
  • Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances on October 01, 1978:

  • International Day of Older Persons
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October 01, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 25th and October 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1978 was Kiss You All Over by Exile, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss You All Over
  2. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  3. - Hopelessly Devoted To You
  4. - Three Times A Lady
  5. - Summer Nights

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1978 was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Summer Nights
  2. - Rasputin
  3. - Lucky Stars
  4. - Sandy
  5. - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

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

The R&B music chart on October 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Nation Under A Groove
  2. - Got To Get You Into My Life
  3. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
  4. - Take Me I'm Yours
  5. - What You Waiting For

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

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

The Boys from Brazil

The Boys from Brazil

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner

Starring: Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Lilli Palmer

Country: United States of America

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

Goin' South

Goin' South

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Jack Nicholson

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile

Release year: 1978

Directed by: John Guillermin

Starring: Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow, Simon MacCorkindale, Jane Birkin

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Release year: 1978

Under the Same Sun

Under the Same Sun

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Sameh Zoabi

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

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

Gee Bee

Gee Bee

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

The Cottage

The Cottage

Platform: Oden, IBM PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Scandinavian PC Systems

Clowns

Clowns

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Publisher: Commodore

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Who was the US President on October 01, 1978?

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

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

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

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What is special about October 1st?

October 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of October. 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 October 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
  • 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),

Find out more about October 1st

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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 October 1978?

October 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Sunday October 1, 1978