Thursday November 02, 1978: on this day

November 02, 1978 was the 306th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is November 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 November 02, 1978, who was born and died on November 02, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 02, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Needed Me by Anne Murray), movies (e.g. Magic, directed by Richard Attenborough), TV series (e.g. Matador) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 02, 1978?


November 02, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 306th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1978 can also be written as 11/2/1978 in the US and as 2/11/1978 in UK and Europe.

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November 02, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 02, 1978:

  • Crew of soyuz 29 returns to earth aboard soyuz 31.
  • 8:00 pm ampndash the republic of ireland's second television channel rté 2 goes on air (renamed network 2, 1988 rté network two, 1995 n2, 1997 and rté two in 2004).
  • Dominica gains its independence from the united kingdom.
  • Equatorial guinea recognizes the sahrawi arab democratic republic (sadr).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 2nd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 02, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:10 am and setting at 07:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1978.

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Who was born on November 02, 1978?


Famous people born on November 02, 1978:

  • Jenya Kulakova

    Influential artist known for her innovative use of mixed media in her works.

  • Kaho Yamamoto

    Contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Darrie Yates

    Celebrated for her thought-provoking plays.

  • Deloyce Jones

    Innovative photographer known for capturing raw emotions in black and white.

  • Bevely Chang

    Captures stunning landscapes and portraits with a unique perspective.

  • Sayaka Watanabe

    Sayaka Watanabe is a Japanese businesswoman and the CEO of Cookpad, a popular recipe-sharing platform.

  • Norinne Lindell

    Investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption in government.

  • Jahden Yoon

    Successful entrepreneur who founded multiple thriving businesses.

  • Mililani Chang

    Recognized for expertise in protecting digital systems from cyber threats.

  • Ezzie Hassan

    Innovative playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Valta Kolari

    Swedish journalist specializing in political analysis.

  • Indiah Flores

    Indiah Flores is a state legislator who has championed social justice and environmental causes.

  • Renella Pugmire

    Talented playwright known for thought-provoking works.

  • Malike Wilkerson

    Malike Wilkerson is a British journalist who has reported on international affairs and human rights issues.

  • Rett Evers

    Talented photographer specializing in black and white portraits.

  • Osker Lundby

    Osker Lundby is a Swedish journalist and news anchor.

  • Delawrence Baxter

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.

  • Osker Kovalev

    Osker Kovalev is a Russian entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the successful online travel booking platform Aviasales.

  • Ivry Abraham

    Innovative sculptor creating unique and thought-provoking artworks.

  • Kylie Zerbst

    Kylie Zerbst is a South African entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the online retailer Takealot.

Whose famous birthday is on November 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 2nd:

  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

    Aishwarya rai bachchan is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being the winner of the miss world pageant in...

  • David Schwimmer
    David Schwimmer

    David schwimmer is an american actor best known for his role as ross geller on the popular tv show friends.

  • Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster

    Actor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.

  • Esha Deol
    Esha Deol

    Esha deol is an indian film actress and the daughter of famous bollywood actors dharmendra and hema malini.

  • Stefanie Powers
    Stefanie Powers

    American actress.

  • Luchino Visconti
    Luchino Visconti

    Italian set designer and film director, he is one of the most prominent in a group of directors that have dominated italian cinema since the...

  • Keith Emerson
    Keith Emerson

    A british musician who has more energy than one person can handle.

  • Sean Kanan
    Sean Kanan

    Actor (aj- general hospital, rich girl, karate kid part 3).

  • Ann Rutherford
    Ann Rutherford

    Toronto, ontario -- television panelist (leave it to the girls).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

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


You are 45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 22 days old,

or 2372 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16610 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 02, 1978?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 02, 1978:

  • Yali

    Known for his work on the history of human societies and his book 'Guns, Germs, and Steel'.

  • Arles Rousseau

    Arles Rousseau was a French essayist known for his philosophical and political writings.

  • Lilli Kann
  • Ottorino Schreiber

What famous deaths happened on November 2nd?

Famous deaths on November 2nd:

  • Harriet Bosse
    Harriet Bosse

    Actress from sweden, norwegian (d. 1961).

  • Martha Vickers
    Martha Vickers

    Actress (alimony) dies at 46 after a long battle with cancer.

  • Chelbi Hill

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Jordani Klein

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be staged worldwide.

  • Karmine Morrison

    Famous for her thought-provoking and impactful plays.

  • Jenny Lind

    Swedish singer and operatic soprano.

  • Jacole Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences worldwide.

  • Evea Cassidy

    Evea Cassidy was an American singer-songwriter known for her soulful and emotive vocals, and her ability to blend genres such as folk, jazz,...

  • Tannie Stovall

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on galaxy formation.

  • Crewe Chamberlain

    British statesman who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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

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


Holidays on November 02, 1978:

  • Catholicism - All Souls Day (unless on a Sunday)
  • Rastafari movement - The coronation of Haile Selassie (1930) celebrated
  • USA - admission day (1889) of North Dakota and South Dakota as 39th and 40th states.
  • Ancient Latvia - Dveselu Diena held
  • Mexico and the United States - Day of the Dead (Spanish: El Dia de los Muertos), a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration of dead ancestors.

Observances on November 02, 1978:

  • International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
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November 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 02, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 30th and November 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 1978 was You Needed Me by Anne Murray, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

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

The music chart in the USA on November 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Needed Me
  2. - MacArthur Park
  3. - Reminiscing
  4. - Double Vision
  5. - Whenever I Call You Friend

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 02, 1978 was Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

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

The music chart in the UK on November 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rat Trap
  2. - Summer Nights
  3. - Hopelessly Devoted To You
  4. - Sandy
  5. - My Best Friend's Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 02, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

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

The R&B music chart on November 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Nation Under A Groove
  2. - It Seems To Hang On
  3. - Blame It On The Boogie
  4. - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
  5. - I'm Every Woman

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

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

Magic

Magic

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Richard Attenborough

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Ed Lauter

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

El mago

El mago

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Miguel M. Delgado

Starring: Cantinflas, Leonora Amar, José Baviera, Ernesto Finance

Devata

Devata

Release year: 1978

Directed by: S. Ramanathan

Starring: Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Rakesh Roshan, Sarika

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

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

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

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

Star Ship

Star Ship

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Starfleet Orion

Starfleet Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Frogs

Frogs

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action / Platform

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on November 02, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 02, 1978?

On November 02, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 2nd?

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

  • 2018 - Maulana samiul-haq, a former pakistani senator well-known as the "father to the taliban", was killed by unknown attackers at his rawalpindi residence. (geo tv),
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle for deir ez-zor. according to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), the syrian armed forces have largely cleared the city of deir ez-zor of isis fighters. deir ez-zor was under three-year-long siege that was finally ended in september 2017.
  • 2016 - Search for malaysia airlines flight 370. a new analysis by the australian transport safety bureau shows that nobody was in control of malaysia airlines flight 370 when it crashed into the southern indian ocean in 2014.

Find out more about November 2nd

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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 November 1978?

November 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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 November 1978 calendar looked like.

Thursday November 2, 1978