Monday January 02, 1978: on this day

January 02, 1978 was the 2nd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 02, 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 January 02, 1978, who was born and died on January 02, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Coma, directed by Michael Crichton), TV series (e.g. All Creatures Great And Small) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 1978?


January 02, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1978 can also be written as 1/2/1978 in the US and as 2/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

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January 02, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1978:

  • Rhino records releases their first album "wildmania".
  • On the orders of the president of pakistan, muhammad zia-ul-haq, paramilitary forces opened fire on peaceful protesting workers in multan, pakistan; it is known as 1978 massacre at multan colony textile mills.

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January 02, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 02, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 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 January 2nd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 January 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:49 pm and setting at 12:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1978.

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Who was born on January 02, 1978?


Famous people born on January 02, 1978:

  • Yanick Ago

    Professional soccer player known for his skills on the field.

  • Tiziana Terenzi

    Italian astronomer known for her work in studying the formation of stars.

  • Karina Smirnoff

    Karina Smirnoff is a professional ballroom dancer who gained fame on the TV show Dancing with the Stars.

  • Flower Tucci

    Renowned adult film actress known for her performances in the industry.

  • London Charles

    Reality star.

  • Megumi Toyoguchi

    Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice.

  • Stéphane Krauth

    French criminal convicted of the incineration, murder, and rape of karine schaaff, 16, on 22 july 2001 in bitche.

  • Kjartan Sveinsson

    Icelandic keyboard player (sigur r3s).

  • Chandra Davis
  • Neil Swaab
  • Yoon Se-ah
  • Cibelle
  • Roberta de Matthaeis
  • Andrew Hughes
  • Oliver Lederer
  • Froylán Ledezma
  • Jevhen Levčenko
  • Henrik Pedersen

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 25 days old,

or 2416 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16917 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 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 January 02, 1978?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 02, 1978.

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January 02, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 2nd

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January 02, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 1978:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1978 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 02, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Deep Is Your Love
  2. - Baby Come Back
  3. - Blue Bayou
  4. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
  5. - Here You Come Again

January 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 02, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Uptown Top Ranking
  3. - Love's Unkind
  4. - Floral Dance
  5. - It's A Heartache

January 02, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1978 was Ffun by ConFunkShun, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 02, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ffun
  2. - Reach For It
  3. - Ooh Boy
  4. - Serpentine Fire
  5. - Our Love

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January 02, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Coma

Coma

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley

Country: United States of America

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Bertrand Blier

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault

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

Casotto

Casotto

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sergio Citti

Starring: Jodie Foster, Michele Placido, Mariangela Melato, Catherine Deneuve, Ugo Tognazzi, Ninetto Davoli, Paolo Stoppa, Carlo Croccolo, Massimo Bonetti, Franco Citti, Gigi Proietti, Anna Melato

Country: Italy

January 02, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:

All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

Release year: 1978

Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

On Our Own

On Our Own

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lyman Dayton

The Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

The Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

January 02, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 02, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Scruples by Judith Krantz

Scruples

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Scruples is the first novel to make publishing history. It's widely regarded as the best novel ever about the extravagant lifestyle of the Beverly Hills boutique owner and its employees.

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

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"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

The Dragons Of Eden by Carl Sagan

The Dragons Of Eden

By:

Dr. Carl Sagan leads us on an amazing reading adventure. He shares his fascinating and startling insights into the brains of man and beast, how intelligence evolved, and the functions of the human brain.

January 02, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 02, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cosmic Conflict

Cosmic Conflict

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

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Magnavox / Philips

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

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

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

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Who was the US President on January 02, 1978?

On January 02, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1978?

On January 02, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1978?

On January 02, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. 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 January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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 January 1978?

January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1978 calendar looked like.

Monday January 2, 1978