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January 03, 1978 was the 3rd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is January 03, 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 03, 1978, who was born and died on January 03, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 03, 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 3rd, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 03, 1978?
- January 03, 1978: What happened on that day?
- January 03, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 03, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 03, 1978?
- January 03, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 03, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- January 03, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 03, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- January 03, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 03, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 03, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 03, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 03, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on January 03, 1978?
What day of the week was January 03, 1978?
January 03, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 03, 1978 can also be written as 1/3/1978 in the US and as 3/1/1978 in UK and Europe.
January 03, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 03, 1978:
- Chandrasekar takes 6-52 and 6-52 at melbourne cricket ground in indian innings win.
January 03, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd 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 03, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 3rd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 03, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 03, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 03, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:53 am and setting at 12:56 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 03, 1978?
Famous people born on January 03, 1978:
- Liya Kebede
Liya kebede is an ethiopian model known for her work with numerous high-profile fashion brands and her advocacy for maternal health and...
- Kimberly Locke
Kimberly Locke is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality, best known for her appearance on the second season of American...
- Mike York
American ice hockey player.
- Dimitra Kalentzou
Greek basketball player.
- Park Sol-mi
South korean actress.
- Dominic Wood
English television presenter for children.
- Shawnna
- Stefan Adamsson
- Yordanis Borrero
- Dominique Ansel
- Ladj Ly
- Nicky Salapu futbolista samoano estadounidense.
- Mariloup Wolfe
Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:
![Mel Gibson]()
Mel GibsonAmerican-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.
![Victoria Principal]()
Victoria PrincipalVictoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.
![Jim Ross]()
Jim RossJim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...
![Jodie Whittaker]()
Jodie WhittakerJodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.
![John Thaw]()
John ThawEnglish actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).
![George Martin]()
George MartinAn english record producer, arranger and composer.
![Nicole Beharie]()
Nicole BeharieAn American actress known for her roles in films like 'Shame', 'Sleepy Hollow', and 'Miss Juneteenth'.
![Anna May Wong]()
Anna May WongActress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.
![Dabney Coleman]()
Dabney ColemanAmerican actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.
![Jason Marsden]()
Jason MarsdenActor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).
January 03, 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 03, 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 03, 1978?
There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 03, 1978.
January 03, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 03, 1978:
- Bruno Midali
- Carlo Baccari
- Johnnie Mullens
What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?
Famous deaths on January 3rd:
![Judith Anderson]()
Judith AndersonActress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.
![Howard McNear]()
Howard McNearLos angeles, california -- actor.
![Heather Sears]()
Heather SearsLondon, england -- actress (room at the top).
![William Cagney]()
William CagneyActor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.
- Joshiah Wedgwood
Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.
- Joseph Joffre
French soldier who was the marshall of his nation and commanded armies in the first two years after ww i. he stopped the german invasion in...
- Bronc
Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.
- Marguriete Higgins
Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 3rd
January 03, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 03, 1978:
- The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
- The Festival of Sleep Day
- In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
- Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
- Feast day of St Genevieve
- In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.
January 03, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 03, 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 03, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1978 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 03, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 03, 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:
- Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
- Player - Baby Come Back
- Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou
- L.T.D. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
- Dolly Parton - Here You Come Again
January 03, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 03, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 03, 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:
- Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
- Donna Summer - Love's Unkind
- The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
- Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
January 03, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1978 was Ffun by ConFunkShun, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 03, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 03, 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:
- ConFunkShun - Ffun
- George Duke - Reach For It
- Rose Royce - Ooh Boy
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire
- Natalie Cole - Our Love
January 03, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 03, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Bertrand Blier
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault
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
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
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 03, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 03, 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
Release year: 1978
Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
On Our Own
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Lyman Dayton
The Newcomers
Release year: 1977
Directed by: James Allen Bradley
The Professionals
Release year: 1977
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
January 03, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 03, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Dragons Of Eden
By: Carl Sagan
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.
Daniel Martin
By: John Fowles
New trade paperback edition "a masterpiece symbolically charged realism Fowles" is now available. He is the only English writer to have the knowledge, power, and wisdom of Tolstoy
The Immigrants
By: Howard Fast
Howard Fast's first book is a beloved family saga. "A most beautiful book...there hasn’t been a book in years that can do an job on readers’ emotions that this book."
The Black Marble
By: Joseph Wambaugh
He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.
Bloodline
By: Sidney Sheldon
Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.
January 03, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 03, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Cottage
Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio
Pirate Adventure
Basketball
Blasto
Who was the US President on January 03, 1978?
On January 03, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 1978?
On January 03, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 03, 1978?
On January 03, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 3rd?
January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
- 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),
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.
