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January 04, 1978 was the 4th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is January 04, 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 04, 1978, who was born and died on January 04, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 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 4th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 04, 1978?
- January 04, 1978: What happened on that day?
- January 04, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 04, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 04, 1978?
- January 04, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 04, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- January 04, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 04, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- January 04, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 04, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 04, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 04, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 04, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on January 04, 1978?
What day of the week was January 04, 1978?
January 04, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 4th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 04, 1978 can also be written as 1/4/1978 in the US and as 4/1/1978 in UK and Europe.
January 04, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 04, 1978:
- A referendum in chile supports the policies of augusto pinochet.
January 04, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th 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 04, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 04, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 04, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:00 am and setting at 01:41 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 04, 1978?
Famous people born on January 04, 1978:
- Karine Ruby
French snowboarder, and olympic champion, won a gold medal in the 1998 winter olympics nagano.
- Dominik Hrbaty
Slovakian tennis player.
- Cori Garrison
Actress known for her roles in various TV series and films.
- Mai Meneses
Spanish singer-songwriter/guitarist (nena daconte).
- Paul Licuria
Australian footballer.
- Rustem Sabirchuzin
- Alon Stein
- Alexander Weber
- Sven de Caluwé
- Susan Jennings
- Stian Ohr
- Nacho Ordín
- Tomas Rinkevičius
- Martin Knudsen
- André Neles
- Marius Ebbers
- Cristián Gómez
Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:
![Vhong Navarro]()
Vhong NavarroVhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.
![Robert Lamoureux]()
Robert LamoureuxFrench actor, film director, author, and songwriter.
![Dyan Cannon]()
Dyan CannonAmerican actress on broadway, tv and films.
![Harmony Korine]()
Harmony KorineAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Patrick Cassidy]()
Patrick CassidyAmerican actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.
![Dave Foley]()
Dave FoleyDave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.
![Barbara Rush]()
Barbara RushAmerican actress.
![Matt Frewer]()
Matt FrewerAmerican-canadian actor.
![Arthur Conley]()
Arthur ConleyAmerican singer-songwriter (d.2003).
![Graham McTavish]()
Graham McTavishScottish actor and author.
January 04, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 3 months old,
or 555 months and 15 days old,
or 2415 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16907 days old,
if you were born on January 04, 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 04, 1978?
There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 04, 1978.
January 04, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 04, 1978:
- Willem Bruynzeel
Dutch lumber/lumber/wood manufacturer dies at the age of 76.
- Ubert Piacco
- Vittorio Giovanni Rossi
- Tono
- Billy Gray
- Peter Wilhousky
What famous deaths happened on January 4th?
Famous deaths on January 4th:
![Albert Camus]()
Albert CamusFrench essayist, novelist, and dramatist.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Glynis Johns]()
Glynis JohnsGlynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.
![Jeanette Loff]()
Jeanette LoffJeanette Loff was an American actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1920s and 1930s.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Tanya Roberts]()
Tanya RobertsTanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...
![Otis Skinner]()
Otis SkinnerAmerican playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.
![Mae Questel]()
Mae QuestelAmerican actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).
![Les Brown]()
Les BrownAmerican saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).
![Dorothy Granger]()
Dorothy GrangerActress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.
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January 04, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 04, 1978:
- Spaghetti Day
- Ogoni Day
- The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
- Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
January 04, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 04, 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 04, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1978 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 04, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 04, 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 04, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 04, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 04, 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 04, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 1978 was Ffun by ConFunkShun, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 04, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 04, 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 04, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 04, 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 04, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 04, 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 04, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 04, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Honorable Schoolboy
By: John le Carré
Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library / First Edition Society 1977. First edition. Full-leather. Bound in orange brown leather full leather with raised band, gilt-decorated, -titled, all edges are gilt
The Book Of Merlyn
By: Terence H. White
The romance and tragedy of THE ONCE & FUTURE KING is complete with this magnificent fantasy about King Arthur's last days, his faithful magician, and his animal teachers.
All Things Wise And Wonderful
By: James Herriot
James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.
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
January 04, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 04, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Video Pinball
Starfleet Orion
MUD1
3-D Docking Mission
Depth Charge
Who was the US President on January 04, 1978?
On January 04, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1978?
On January 04, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 04, 1978?
On January 04, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 4th?
January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:
- 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
- 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.
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.
