Wednesday April 05, 1978: on this day

April 05, 1978 was the 95th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 05, 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 April 05, 1978, who was born and died on April 05, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 05, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Night Fever by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. F.I.S.T, directed by Norman Jewison), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 5th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 05, 1978?


April 05, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 95th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1978 can also be written as 4/5/1978 in the US and as 5/4/1978 in UK and Europe.

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April 05, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 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 April 5th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 05, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 05, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 April 05, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 05:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1978.

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Who was born on April 05, 1978?


Famous people born on April 05, 1978:

  • Feliberto Ramirez

    Feliberto Ramirez is a successful entrepreneur who founded a thriving e-commerce startup.

  • Kateleen Jiang

    Kateleen Jiang is a Chinese entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online travel booking platform Ctrip.

  • Franziska van Almsick

    Franziska van almsick is a retired german swimmer known for her success in international competitions and her multiple olympic medals.

  • Kerria Gonzalez

    Kerria Gonzalez is a renowned sculptor known for her large-scale, abstract metal sculptures.

  • Jaking Halpern

    Jaking Halpern is an American journalist and author who has reported on a variety of topics, including politics and technology.

  • Rhonna Saunders

    Rhonna Saunders is a British entrepreneur and business coach who helps women entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.

  • Kinnie Nguyen

    Kinnie Nguyen is a renowned business consultant who specializes in helping startups and small businesses achieve sustainable growth.

  • Tanza Rowe

    Tanza Rowe is a British entrepreneur and business consultant who has helped numerous startups and small businesses grow.

  • Arnaud Tournant

    French track cyclist, who won 14 world championships as well as a gold, silver, and bronze at the summer olympics.

  • Stephen Jackson

    American basketball player.

  • Dwain Chambers

    British track sprinter.

  • Takelia Gonzalez

    Takelia Gonzalez is a renowned chemist who has made significant contributions to the development of new materials for energy storage.

  • Elzia Novak

    Elzia Novak is a Croatian astronomer known for her research on exoplanets and the evolution of planetary systems.

  • Alyscia Patel

    Alyscia Patel is a state senator in a northeastern U.S.

  • Evanne Nguyen

    Evanne Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American politician who has served as a member of the California State Senate since 2020.

  • Eben Upton

    Co-founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

  • Jairo Patiño

    Colombian footballer.

  • Sohyang

    South korean singer.

  • Günther Weidlinger

    Austrian long-distance runner.

  • Tarek El-Said

    Egyptian footballer.

Whose famous birthday is on April 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 5th:

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck

    He was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.

  • Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell

    Hayley atwell is a british actress known for her role as peggy carter in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Pharrell Williams
    Pharrell Williams

    American actor, producer, and rapper.

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Spencer Tracy
    Spencer Tracy

    American actor, both on broadway and in film.

  • Lily James
    Lily James

    Lily james is a british actress known for her roles in downton abbey, cinderella, and mamma mia! here we go again.

  • Colin Powell
    Colin Powell

    American military hero, for his leadership during the gulf war in jan 1991.

  • Jane Asher
    Jane Asher

    British actress, writer, and businesswoman.

  • Peter Greenaway
    Peter Greenaway

    Welsh screenwriter and director.

  • Roger Corman
    Roger Corman

    American motion picture director and writer.

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April 05, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 24 days old,

or 2399 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16795 days old,

if you were born on April 05, 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 April 05, 1978?

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 05, 1978.

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April 05, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 05, 1978:

  • Bruno Scher
  • Carlo Tagliabue
  • Douglas Henderson

What famous deaths happened on April 5th?

Famous deaths on April 5th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Isabel Jewell
    Isabel Jewell

    American actress on stage, film and television.

  • Molly Picon
    Molly Picon

    American actress (b. 1898).

  • Paul Ritter
    Paul Ritter

    English actor (b. 1966).

  • Divya Bharti
    Divya Bharti

    Indian bollywood actress (born 1974).

  • Charlene Holt
    Charlene Holt

    American actress, known for supporting roles on television and in film.

  • Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy

    American producer and actor from ireland (d. 1972).

  • Inez Courtney
    Inez Courtney

    Dies at 67.

  • Cozy Powell

    English singer-songwriter and producer (emerson lake & powell the jeff beck group rainbow whitesnake & black sabbath).

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April 05, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 05, 1978:

  • Arbor Day in South Korea
  • The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
  • Blessed Kreszentia Hoess
  • Qingming Festival in the Chinese calendar
  • Mauritius: Ougadi.

Observances on April 05, 1978:

  • International Day of Conscience

Saints celebrated on April 05, 1978:

  • Saint Vincent Ferrer
  • Saint Geeraard
  • Saint Irena (d. 304)
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April 05, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 05, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 3rd and April 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

April 05, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - Stayin' Alive
  3. - Lay Down Sally
  4. - Can't Smile Without You
  5. - If I Can't Have You

April 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1978 was Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs by Brian & Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

April 05, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs
  2. - I Wonder Why
  3. - Denis
  4. - If You Can't Give Me Love

April 05, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 1978 was The Closer I Get To You by Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

April 05, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 3rd and April 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Closer I Get To You
  2. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  3. - Bootzilla
  4. - Flashlight
  5. - Dance With Me

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April 05, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 05, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

F.I.S.T

F.I.S.T

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon

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

Besharam

Besharam

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Deven Verma

Starring: Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Bindu, Helen

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

Boarding School

Boarding School

Release year: 1978

Directed by: André Farwagi

Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Gerry Sundquist, Stefano D'Amato, Gabriele Blum

April 05, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 05, 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:

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

Release year: 1978

Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

America 2-Night

America 2-Night

Release year: 1978

Starring: Martin Mull, Fred Willard

Country: United States of America

Kaz

Kaz

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

April 05, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 05, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Designing Your Face by Way Bandy

Designing Your Face

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The Illustrated Guide to Cosmetics Use: Designing Your Face

Scruples by Judith Krantz

Scruples

By:

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.

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 Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.

All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot

All Things Wise And Wonderful

By:

James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.

April 05, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 05, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

MUD1

MUD1

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on April 05, 1978?

On April 05, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1978?

On April 05, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 05, 1978?

On April 05, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 5th?

April 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of April. 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 April 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - The libyan national army troops reached the outskirts tripoli to secure a critical military checkpoint called "bridge 27".
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli defence forces released footage of a man who was shot dead trying to break the gazan border fence. israel claims he was carrying an ak47 and explosives, including grenades. it also accused hamas "playing with fire".
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan. a suicide bomber kills at most six people and injures 18 others near a pakistan army vehicle participating in the census in lahore.

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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 April 1978?

April 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1978 calendar looked like.

Wednesday April 5, 1978