Saturday August 05, 1978: on this day

August 05, 1978 was the 217th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 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 August 05, 1978, who was born and died on August 05, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Miss You by The Rolling Stones), movies (e.g. Five Deadly Venoms, directed by Cheh Chang), TV series (e.g. Ausgerissen! Was Nun?) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 05, 1978?


August 05, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 217th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1978 can also be written as 8/5/1978 in the US and as 5/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

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August 05, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1978:

  • New orleans saints beat philadelphia eagles 14-7 in mexico city (nfl expo).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

Horse chinese zodiac sign

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 05, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:26 am and setting at 09:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.

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Who was born on August 05, 1978?


Famous people born on August 05, 1978:

  • Yetunde Adebiyi

    Yetunde Adebiyi is a Nigerian sculptor known for her intricate and thought-provoking works.

  • Oluwasemilore Akande

    Oluwasemilore Akande is a Nigerian educator who has made significant contributions to the field of education.

  • Ege Gurel

    Ege Gurel is a Turkish chemist who focuses on the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion.

  • Brendan Nyhan

    Brendan Nyhan is a political scientist and journalist known for his work on political misinformation.

  • Harel Levy

    Israeli tennis player.

  • Kim Gevaert

    She was a belgian sprinter and won a gold medal in the european championship.

  • Cosmin Bărcăuan

    Romanian manager and footballer.

  • Lorrie Fair

    Los altos, california -- soccer defender (1996 olympics).

  • Kurt Busch

    Driver.

  • Kristin Link

    Fairfax, virginia -- diver (1996 olympics).

  • Carolina Duer

    Argentinian boxer.

  • Rita Faltoyano

    Hungarian porn actress.

  • Nektaria Karantzi

    Greek singer.

  • Zhang Xiaorui
  • Michael Bridges
  • Franco Ianeselli
  • Hanatou Ouelgo
  • Paula Poblete

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • DeRay Davis
    DeRay Davis

    DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

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


You are 45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 21 days old,

or 2385 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16701 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 05, 1978?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 05, 1978:

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Jesse Haines

    American baseball player and coach (b. 1893).

  • Ernst Melchior
  • Dutch Clark

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

  • Kenzly Morrison

    Kenzly Morrison was an American novelist, essayist, and Nobel laureate, known for her novels that explored the African-American experience...

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


Holidays on August 05, 1978:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1978 was Miss You by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Miss You
  2. - Three Times A Lady
  3. - Grease
  4. - Last Dance
  5. - Shadow Dancing

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - Three Times A Lady
  3. - Substitute
  4. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  5. - It's Raining

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste Of Honey, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

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

The R&B music chart on August 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  2. - Three Times A Lady
  3. - You And I
  4. - Stuff Like That
  5. - Close The Door

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

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

Five Deadly Venoms

Five Deadly Venoms

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Cheh Chang

Starring: Sheng Chiang, Chien Sun, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok, Meng Lo

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

Mardi Gras Massacre

Mardi Gras Massacre

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Jack Weis

Starring: Curt Dawson, Gwen Arment, William Metzo, Laura Misch Owens

Interiors

Interiors

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Diane Keaton, Geraldine Page, Kristin Griffith, Mary Beth Hurt

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Release year: 1978

Under the Same Sun

Under the Same Sun

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Sameh Zoabi

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

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

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

Stained Glass by William F. Buckley Jr

Stained Glass

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Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

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.

Mortal Friends by James Carroll

Mortal Friends

By:

From the Irish Rebellion in the 1920s to the turbulent Boston of Mayor James Michael Curley, the Kennedys and beyond, Mortal Friends tells the story of Irish revolutionary Colman Brady.

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.

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

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

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

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

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Fire Truck

Fire Truck

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

Clowns

Clowns

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Publisher: Commodore

history

Who was the US President on August 05, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1978?

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

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What is special about August 5th?

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

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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 August 1978?

August 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1978 calendar looked like.

Saturday August 5, 1978